Video Speed Controller

by igrigorik

Utilities video-speed playback controller shortcuts html5-video productivity extension learning

Quick Look

Control the playback speed of HTML5 videos with keyboard shortcuts and customize settings for an optimized viewing experience.

AI Overview

Who is this for?

Users who frequently watch online videos and want to adjust playback speed for learning, comprehension, or efficiency.

Key Features

→ Adjust playback speed (faster/slower)
→ Rewind and advance video by seconds
→ Customizable keyboard shortcuts
→ Playback speed memory
→ On-screen speed indicator and controls

Reviews Analysis

Overall Sentiment

Overwhelmingly Positive

Users praise the extension for its excellent functionality in controlling video playback speed, highlighting its convenience and customization options.

Note: AI analysis focuses on the substance and recency of reviews, which may differ from the overall store rating.

What Users Love

✓ Greatly improves video watching experience.
✓ Highly customizable and easy to use.
✓ Works across many platforms.

Points to Consider

× Occasional minor glitches.
× Some users desire more advanced features.

Official Description

From the Developer

HTML5 video provides native APIs to accelerate playback of any video, but most implemented players either hide or limit this functionality. This extension fixes that, plus more...

It will help you optimize your video viewing by allowing you to make quick playback speed adjustments, as well as rewind the video to hear the last few second one more time. We don't read at a constant speed, and we talk much slower than we read - there is no reason why we have to listen at a constant speed and at a (very) slow rate.

Once the extension is installed simply navigate to any page that offers HTML5 video, and you'll see a speed indicator in top left corner of the video player. Hover over the indicator to reveal the controls to accelerate, slowdown, or rewind the video (10 seconds + lowers playback speed). Or, even better, use your keyboard:

S - decrease playback speed.
D - increase playback speed.
R - reset playback speed.
Z - rewind video by 10 seconds.
X - advance video by 10 seconds.
V - show/hide controller.

If you prefer other shortcuts, want to change the increment value, or want the player to remember your playback speed in the future, head into the settings page and customize it to your heart's content.

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