How to Play a Video in Reverse Using Filmora (Easy Guide)
📅 31 Jan 2026📂 General👁 18 views
Sometimes you may want a video to play backwards—for fun effects, creative reels, or simple edits. Wondershare Filmora makes this easy, even if you’ve never edited a video before. This guide explains everything in plain language, step by step.
What does “reverse video” mean?
Reversing a video means it plays from the end to the beginning.
For example:
Water looks like it’s jumping back into a glass
A dropped object appears to fly back into your hand
This effect is popular for short videos, social media, and creative projects.
When and why users use this feature
You may want to reverse a video when:
Creating fun or dramatic effects
Editing short reels or promos
Making before–after style clips
Experimenting with creative storytelling
Step-by-step: Reverse a video in Filmora
Step 1: Open Filmora
Start Filmora on your computer
Choose New Project
Step 2: Import your video
Click Import
Select the video from your computer
Step 3: Add video to the timeline
Drag the video down to the timeline area at the bottom
Step 4: Open speed settings
Right-click on the video in the timeline
Click Speed and Duration
Step 5: Turn on Reverse
Tick the checkbox Reverse
Click OK
Your video will now play backwards.
What you’ll notice (example explanation)
The video starts from the last scene and moves to the first
Movement looks reversed (walking backward, spills going up)
The video may take a few seconds to process
Common problems and easy fixes
No sound after reversing
This is normal. Reversed videos usually remove audio. Fix: Add background music or voice-over.
Video takes time to reverse
Longer or high-quality videos need more processing time. Fix: Wait patiently or use shorter clips.
Reverse option not visible
Some versions show it under speed settings. Fix: Right-click the clip and look for “Speed and Duration”.
Important precautions
Always save your project before applying effects
Reversing very long videos may slow older computers
Keep original files unchanged for safety
Best practices for daily use
Use short clips for smoother results
Reverse only the part you need, not the full video
Preview the video before exporting
Combine reverse with slow motion for better effect
Conclusion
Reversing a video in Filmora is simple and beginner-friendly. With just a few clicks, you can add creative flair to your videos without any technical knowledge. Try it out and experiment—you’ll be surprised how fun it can be.
