Adjust video playback: autoplay, loop, or speed
AI Summary
You can control how videos play in your Canva designs. Set them to autoplay, loop, or adjust the speed to match your content’s pace. These settings work in presentations, whiteboards, social posts, videos, and custom designs.
Looping videos aren’t currently available in video designs.
Before you start
Add a video to your design. You can upload your own or choose one from Canva’s media library.
Supported video formats:
- MP4
- MOV
- GIF
- MPEG
- MKV
- WEBM
Make sure the video has fully uploaded before adjusting playback settings.
Autoplay a video when presenting
- Select the video in your design.
- From the editor toolbar, select Edit.
- Under the side panel, look for Playback (scroll down if you don’t see it straight away).
- Toggle on Play automatically
Loop a video when presenting
- Select the video in your design.
- From the editor toolbar, select Edit.
- Under the side panel, look for Playback (scroll down if you don’t see it straight away).
- Toggle on Play on repeat.
Speed up or slow down a video
- Select the video in your design.
- From the editor toolbar, select Edit.
- Tip: You can also select Speed in the top toolbar to open Video speed controls.
- Find Video speed (scroll down if you don’t see it straight away).
- Use the slider or enter a value between 0.25x (slowest) and 2x (fastest).
Troubleshooting video playback errors
- Playback settings work only after the video has fully uploaded.
- If options aren't visible, check that you’re using a supported file type.
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