Speed clip cannot be clicked

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If you are having trouble adjusting the speed of your 33-second video clip in CapCut for PC then try below steps to modify the playback speed:

1. Select the clip:

   • Click on the video clip in the timeline to highlight it.

2. Access speed controls:

   • With the clip selected, navigate to the toolbar above the timeline and click on the "Speed" icon.
   • Alternatively, right-click on the clip and choose "Speed" from the context menu.

3. Modify the speed:

   • A speed adjustment panel will appear.
   • Use the slider or input a specific value to increase or decrease the speed.
   • For example, setting the speed to 2x will double the playback speed, reducing the clip's duration by half.

4. Preview and adjust:

   • Play back the clip to ensure the speed change meets your expectations.
   • Make further adjustments if necessary.

Troubleshooting Tips:

• Clip Selection: Make sure the clip in your timeline is selected. You should see handles or a highlighted border around the clip indicating that it's active. Click directly on the clip in the timeline to ensure it's selected.

• Ensure clip type supports speed adjustment:

  • Speed adjustments are applicable to video and audio clips.
  • If you are working with still images, the speed option won't be available. Instead, adjust the image's duration by dragging its edges in the timeline.

• Check for Software Updates:

  • Ensure you're using the latest version of CapCut for PC.

• Restart CapCut:

  • Sometimes, simply restarting the application can resolve unexpected issues. If restarting CapCut doesn't work, restart your computer. This can refresh the system and clear any temporary conflicts.

• Timeline playhead: Position your timeline playhead (the current time indicator) over the clip you want to speed up. Sometimes, if the playhead is not over the clip, speed adjustments won't apply.

Speed adjustment methods in CapCut PC:

CapCut offers a few more ways to change speed. Make sure you are using the correct method:

• Speed curve/ramping: CapCut has a "Speed Curve" or "Speed Ramping" feature. This allows for more dynamic speed changes (speeding up/slowing down at different points in the clip). Look for a "Speed" option or an icon that resembles a graph or curve in the timeline or editing panel.
• Direct speed adjustment: There should also be a simpler way to adjust the overall speed of the clip. Look for a "Speed" slider or percentage value. It might be labeled as "Speed," "Playback Speed," or similar.

Other settings:

• Supported Formats: While CapCut supports most common video formats, there's a small chance that the specific format of your 33-second clip might have a compatibility issue. Try converting the clip to a different format (like MP4) using a video converter tool.
• Locked clips: Check if the clip is accidentally locked in the timeline. There might be a lock icon on the clip or track. Locked clips cannot be edited.
• Timeline settings: If you are working with multiple tracks or a complex project, double-check your timeline settings. There might be a setting that's preventing speed changes on specific tracks.

Watch the below video guide:

If you have followed these steps and still can't adjust the video's speed, please provide more details about the issue, and we will assist you further.