Reverse a Video Online

Reverse a video online for free: play a clip backwards, combine it with slow motion or a freeze frame, and export MP4 — in your browser, no upload.

Open the tool — free

Play a clip backwards — water flowing up, a jump in reverse, a "rewind" effect. Reelsmith reverses any clip in one click and exports it as MP4.

How to reverse a video

1. Click Open the tool above and import your video.
2. Drag it onto the timeline and select it.
3. Choose Clip ▸ Reverse Clip — or click Reverse in Effect Controls ▸ Time.
4. Press Space to preview, then click Export.

Popular reverse effects

• Rewind: play a moment forwards, then a reversed copy straight after. Duplicate the clip with Edit ▸ Duplicate, place it after the original and reverse the copy.
• Slow reverse: reverse it, then set 50 % in Clip ▸ Speed/Duration….
• Boomerang: a short clip forwards, reversed, forwards again — ideal for Reels.

Questions

Can I reverse only part of a clip?

Yes. Split it with ⌘K (Ctrl+K) and reverse one piece.

Does reversing reduce quality?

No more than any export. Choose Match Source – High bitrate to keep it sharp.

More: Freeze frames, reverse and speed ramps.