Change speed in small steps
Free covers 0.1x to 3x. Pro unlocks up to 16x. Use presets or nudge the rate instead of accepting the site’s two or three options.
Browser video speed controller
Control video playback at your speed
Default player menus often jump between a few fixed rates. UVE lets you speed up or slow down compatible HTML5 video from the extension, then keep that setup while you watch.
- Free up to 3x
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Works in Chrome & Firefox
Playback speed2.00x
0.5x1x1.5x2x
A slower · D faster · S reset
The problem
Long videos, limited player controls.
Course players and many websites only expose a short speed list — or none. That makes it harder to skim familiar material or slow down a dense explanation.
Stay on the keyboard
A slows playback, D speeds it up, and S returns to 1x. You can also set the rate in the popup.
Reuse a setup you like
Save speed and volume together as a named template. Optionally share the current rate across tabs, or keep one tab independent.
How it works
Control compatible HTML5 video in the browser.
UVE changes playback locally. It does not edit the file on the website, and it does not work on every player — DRM or non-HTML5 embeds can block it.
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Install UVE
Add the extension from the Chrome Web Store or Firefox Add-ons and pin it.
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Start a video
Open a page that uses an HTML5 video or audio element.
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Pick a rate
Choose a preset, use fine steps, or press A, D, and S.
Where it helps
Faster long-form viewing, without leaving the page.
Useful whenever you already watch in the browser and want more control than the native menu.
Online courses
Raise the pace on lectures you already understand, then drop back when a concept needs attention.
Course speed guideYouTube videos
Move past YouTube’s default speed list for tutorials, talks, and long uploads.
YouTube speed guideOther HTML5 sites
The same popup works on compatible players outside a single platform — results still depend on that player.
Speed controller FAQ
What UVE can and cannot do.
Does UVE work with HTML5 videos?
Yes, on compatible HTML5 video and audio. Site updates, DRM, or non-HTML5 players can limit what the extension can change.
Can I change playback speed quickly?
Yes. Use presets in the popup, fine steps, or the A / D / S shortcuts. Free goes to 3x; Pro unlocks up to 16x.
Does UVE remember my settings?
You can save named templates for speed and volume. You can also share the current rate across open tabs, or keep a tab independent so a new tab starts at 1x / 100%.
Which browsers support UVE?
UVE is available for Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. There is a free tier on both.
Is there a free version?
Yes. Free includes everyday speed control up to 3x, volume boost up to 200%, templates, and keyboard shortcuts.
Get UVE and set your own pace.
Free to install on Chrome and Firefox. Pro is optional if you need the full speed range.