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How to slow down a video on Snapchat – 2 easy methods

Follow this guide to create slow motion videos on Snapchat
Last Updated on April 30, 2024
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Slowing down a video on Snapchat is a fun editing tool, that’s accessible and easy to use. Fortunately, slowing down a video on Snapchat is a simple process that can be completed by following the steps outlined in this guide.

By using the snail filter when editing a video on Snapchat, you can slow down a video that you’ve just shot or one you’ve pre-recorded. This feature is a great way to get creative when sending snaps to friends or posting on your story. Follow the easy steps below to get started.

Quick Answer

Got to the camera tab page > record a video > find the snail filter. Or, go to the camera tab page > memories > camera roll > select video > press the three dots in top right corner > edit video > find the snail filter.

How to put videos in slow motion on Snapchat

Follow the simple steps below to slow down a video that you’ve recorded on the Snapchat app.

Step

1

Open Snapchat

Open Snapchat and head to the camera tab.

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2

Take a video

Take a video by pressing and holding on the circle in the middle of the page.

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3

Slow down the video

Slow down the video by scrolling through the filters until you see the snail icon.

How to slow down a pre-recorded video on Snapchat

The simple steps below will show you how to slow down a video that you’ve pre-recorded by accessing your camera roll on Snapchat.

Step

1

Open Snapchat

Open Snapchat and head to the camera tab.

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2

Click on the memories button

Click on the memories button in the bottom left corner.

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3

Select the video

Click on the camera roll section and select the video you would like to slow down.

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4

Select the ‘Edit video’ option

Press the three dots in the top right corner, then select ‘Edit video’.

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5

Slow down the video

Swipe through the filters on the screen until you find the snail icon. This filter will slow down the video.

Can you speed up a video on Snapchat?

Yes. As well as the fun slow-motion filter on the app, there is a speed-up filter. You can access this filter by following the same steps listed in the methods above. However, instead of swiping until you see the Snail icon, swipe until you see the Hare icon.

Wrapping up

Knowing how to slow down videos on Snapchat is a great way to get more creative when editing snaps and creating stories. You can either slow down a video by editing one you’ve just recorded or by accessing one you’re pre-recorded on your phone through the memories section. Follow the simple steps outlined above to get started.

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