reversevideo editinghow-totools

How to Reverse a Video or Audio File Online

May 20, 2026 · 4 min read

If you need a video or audio clip to play backwards — for a creative transition, a rewind effect, or a quick social post — upload it to Reverse and it handles the rest. No software to install, no timeline to set up.

Reverse any video or audio file

Upload an MP4, MOV, WebM, MP3, WAV, or AAC file and download it playing backwards. For video files you can choose whether the audio reverses with it.

Open Reverse

Works in browserVideo and audioNo editing required

Best Tools For This

Start here

Use Reverse

Best when you want the whole clip to play backwards. Works on video and audio files.

Open Reverse

Use Trim & Cut first

If you only want part of the clip reversed, trim it to the exact section before reversing.

Open Trim & Cut

Use Compress after

Reversed files are the same size as the original. Use Compress if you need to reduce the file size before sharing.

Open Compress

Quick steps

How To Reverse a Video or Audio File

Upload the file

Drop your video or audio file onto the Reverse tool. MP4, MOV, WebM, AVI, MKV, MP3, WAV, and AAC files are all supported.

Choose whether to reverse the audio

For video files, you can keep audio silent in the reversed output or reverse the audio track along with the video. Audio files always reverse fully.

Hit Reverse

The tool processes the file and plays it back from end to start.

Download the result

Download the reversed file. Video comes out as MP4, audio as MP3.

When to reverse audio with the video

For most creative uses — rewind effects, time-lapse reversal, dramatic transitions — reversing both is the right call. The audio gives the characteristic backwards-warp sound.

If you are reversing a clip for a silent overlay, a looping background, or a meme format where the original audio is being replaced, turn audio reversal off to get a clean silent output.

Common uses

Rewind effects — the moment plays forward, then rewinds in the same clip. Trim forward and reverse versions and join them in the editor.
Creative social posts — reversed footage is a quick way to make a short feel different without any extra editing.
Backwards audio — reverse a music clip or voice recording for experimental sound design.
Loop preparation — reversing a clip and appending it to the original creates a smooth boomerang loop.

Good to know

Reversed files are the same duration as the originals — nothing is cut. If the original clip has a watermark, caption, or burn-in, it will appear reversed in the output too. If that is a problem, remove those elements first in the full editor before reversing.

Related guides

Start editing video for free