Playback Speed

The rate at which video or audio content plays relative to its original recording speed. Most video platforms allow users to adjust playback speed, typically from 0.25x to 2x or higher. For viewers with ADHD, playback speed is an important accessibility feature—faster playback can help maintain engagement for slow-paced content, while some viewers need slower playback for complex information. However, research shows that speeding up multimodal video can create unintended accessibility barriers, as visual elements like blinking and text overlays become more distracting at higher speeds.