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# How to Change Video Speed and Duration in Camtasia
- URL: https://cotovan.com/post/how-to-change-video-speed-and-duration-in-camtasia/
- Published: 2020-04-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-02-21T12:54:09.000Z
- Author: Cristi Cotovan
- Tags: camtasia

Need to speed up or slow down a video clip in [Camtasia](https://cotovan.com/camtasia)? You can adjust clip speed using a multiplier or set an exact duration in minutes, seconds, and frames. Here are two methods.

## Method 1: Use the Clip Speed Properties Panel

Right-click on a clip in the timeline and select **Add Clip Speed**. This adds a yellow speed bar beneath the clip and opens the Clip Speed panel on the right.

![Camtasia Clip Speed properties panel showing Speed at 1.00x with Duration fields for minutes, seconds, and frames](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5b/aa/5baa4306-14e9-442c-8242-49463a36912f/content/images/2026/02/camtasia-clip-speed-properties-panel-1.jpg)

The Clip Speed panel shows the current speed multiplier and lets you set an exact duration.

By default, the speed is **1.00x** (normal). To slow the clip down, enter a value below 1 — for example, **0.50x** plays at half speed. To speed it up, enter a value above 1\. You can also type an exact duration: set the minutes, seconds, and frames fields to your desired length, and Camtasia calculates the speed multiplier automatically.

## Method 2: Drag the Clip Speed Edge

For a more visual approach, hover your mouse over the edge of the yellow Clip Speed bar on the timeline. The cursor changes to a resize arrow — drag left to shorten (speed up) or right to extend (slow down) the clip.

![Dragging the edge of the Clip Speed effect on the Camtasia timeline with tooltip showing 0.30x](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5b/aa/5baa4306-14e9-442c-8242-49463a36912f/content/images/2026/02/camtasia-clip-speed-drag-edge.jpg)

Drag the edge of the Clip Speed bar to visually adjust the duration. A tooltip shows the current speed multiplier.

This method is useful when you want to match the clip length to a specific point on the timeline without calculating exact values.

## Alternative: Apply from the Visual Effects Panel

You can also apply the Clip Speed effect by going to **Visual Effects** in the left panel and dragging **Clip Speed** onto your clip. This does the same thing as the right-click method — it adds the speed bar and opens the properties panel.

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