Audio Speed Changer
How to Change Audio Speed Online
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Upload your audio file
Drop your audio file onto the upload area or click to browse. MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, AAC, and M4A are supported.
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Set the speed
Use the slider for precise control or tap a preset (0.5×, 1.5×, 2×, etc.). The estimated output duration updates in real time. Toggle "Preserve Pitch" based on whether you want natural-sounding speech or a pitch-shifted effect.
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Download the result
Click "Change Speed" and download your processed file when complete. Everything runs in your browser — no upload, no waiting for a server.
Speed vs Pitch: What's the Difference?
Preserve Pitch (Recommended)
Speed changes, pitch stays the same. A lecture at 1.5× sounds faster but the speaker's voice stays natural — no chipmunk effect. Uses ffmpeg's atempo filter for time-stretching.
Best for: Podcasts, lectures, audiobooks, meetings, language learning.
Change Pitch with Speed
Speed and pitch change together. At 2× the voice becomes higher pitched; at 0.5× it becomes deeper — like a vinyl record played at the wrong speed. Uses asetrate for authentic pitch shifting.
Best for: Creative effects, music experiments, vintage audio aesthetics.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is my audio uploaded to a server?
- No. All processing happens entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your audio files never leave your device.
- What speed range is supported?
- You can change audio speed from 0.25× (quarter speed, 4× slower) to 4× (four times normal speed). The slider moves in 0.05× increments for fine control, and common presets are available for quick selection.
- What does "Preserve Pitch" do?
- With Preserve Pitch on (the default), the pitch of the audio stays the same regardless of speed — speech sounds natural at 1.5× or 2× speed. With Preserve Pitch off, the pitch changes with the speed, like playing a vinyl record at the wrong RPM. This gives a robotic or chipmunk-like effect and is mainly used for creative purposes.
- Will speed changing affect audio quality?
- Pitch-preserving speed change (atempo) involves some processing but quality loss is minimal at normal speed ranges (0.5× – 2×). At extreme values (0.25× or 4×) artefacts may become noticeable. The output file keeps the same format as the input.