How to Convert Video into Time Lapse on iPhone/iMovie/Online

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Last Updated: Jul. 20, 2021

TimeLapse video are frames captured in a much more slower frequency than that is used to view the sequence. For example, a timelapse video is captured at 1 frame per second, but played back at 30 frames per second. When a timelapse video is played at a normal speed, time appears to be moving faster.

Time Lapse Video Template

Depict video: “Time-Lapse Video Template

Of course, you can use any camera, mobile phone to take a timelapse video. When you want to convert any normal speed video to a timelapse video, there are always solutions. Here are ways to help you turn a video into timeplase online/on iPhone/iMovie. Refer to the following part you need.

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Part 1. How to Turn a Video into Timelapse Online

As mentioned above, time-lapse video is quite similar with videos that played at a higher speed. You can convert a video into timelapse simply by using the speeding up feature.

FlexClip is a free time lapse video maker online which helps you change video speed. Upload the video clip, select the video speed, then upload, you can get a time-lapse video. Moreover, it has loads of powerful editing features which enable you to level up any video by adding filters, text, backgrounds. The best part is, FlexClip doesn’t add any watermark on the video. This online tool is free to use!

Here is how to turn a video into timelapse via FlexClip.

Step 1

Click on the Create a Video button to get started. You are also welcomed to browse FlexClip's elegant video templates.

Create a Video

View Templates

Step 2

Drag and drop your video clips to the Media section and apply them to the storyboard.

Create a Time-Lapse Video - Add to Storyboard

Step 3

Go to the Speed section and choose the best speed for your video

Create a Time-Lapse Video - Speed Up Video

Step 4

Make other edits, like adding filters, music, text to level up your work.

Step 5

Export. Continue editing or save the time-lapse video you have created.

Part 2. How to Covert a Video into Timelapse on iMovie

iMovie is a program embedded in all iOS devices and it includes the ability to increase the speed of a video. It is not hard to use iMovie to convert a video to timelapse. Give this method a try!

Create a Time-Lapse Video - iMovie

Part 3. How to Convert a Video into Timelapse on iPhone

To convert a video into timelapse on iPhone, you can always turn to iMovie. If you need a method that’s easier, there are some third-party applications that deserve a try! Among all possible options, we suggest Slow Fast Slow, a program to increase the playback speed of a video on iPhone.

Step 1

Download Slow Fast Slow from App Store and launch it.

Step 2

Import your video from Photo Library.

Step 3

Select the right speed for your video.

Step 4

Retain the correct audio pitch when the video is sped up.

Step 5

Export your video in original quality.

The Bottom Line

That’s all for how to convert a video in normal speed to a timelapse online, on iPhone/iMovie. Which method works the best for you? Tell us via Facebook. If you find this post helpful, please do share it with others.