# Audio Slow Down

Slow down audio playback without changing pitch

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-slow-down

- **Category:** Media

- **Keywords:** audio, slow, tempo, atempo

## Overview

The Audio Slow Down tool reduces playback speed without altering pitch, making it easier to transcribe, learn, or practice audio content.

## Inputs

- **Audio File** (file): Select an audio file
- **Speed Factor** (number): 0.75
- **Output Format** (select)

## When to use

- When transcribing fast-paced audio recordings like interviews or lectures.
- For language learners to better understand spoken words at a slower pace.
- Musicians slowing down tracks to learn difficult sections or practice along.

## How it works

- Upload your audio file in a supported format such as MP3 or WAV.
- Set the speed factor between 0.25 and 0.99 to control the slowdown.
- Choose an output format from options like MP3, AAC, or FLAC.
- Download the processed audio file with adjusted tempo.

## Use cases

- Transcribing interviews or lectures for academic research.
- Slowing down podcasts to improve comprehension and note-taking.
- Creating practice versions of music for instrument rehearsal.

## Frequently asked questions

### Does slowing down audio change the pitch?

No, the tool preserves the original pitch while adjusting the tempo.

### What audio formats are supported for upload?

You can upload any common audio file, including MP3, WAV, and AAC.

### What is the range for the speed factor?

The speed factor can be set from 0.25 to 0.99, with a default of 0.75.

### Can I choose the output format?

Yes, select from MP3, AAC, M4A, OGG, Opus, FLAC, or WAV.

### Is there a file size limit?

Yes, the maximum file size is 200 MB.

## Related tools

- [Audio Pitch Down](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-pitch-down): Decrease pitch without changing speed
- [Audio Pitch Up](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-pitch-up): Increase pitch without changing speed
- [Audio Set Pitch](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-set-pitch): Set pitch up or down without changing speed
- [Audio Set Speed](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-set-speed): Set audio playback speed without changing pitch
- [Audio Speed Changer](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-speed-changer): Change audio playback speed while maintaining original pitch using time-stretching algorithms
- [Audio Speed Up](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-speed-up): Speed up audio playback without changing pitch
- [Audio Tempo Change](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-tempo-change): Change audio tempo without changing pitch
- [Audio Time Stretch & Pitch](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-time-stretch-pitch): Change speed without pitch, or pitch without speed

## Samples

- [Copyright-Free FLAC Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/flac-samples): Lossless FLAC audio samples for testing and development, mirrored from MP3 set with nature sounds and meditation music
- [Copyright-Free MP3 Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/mp3-samples): Collection of royalty-free audio samples for testing and development purposes including nature sounds, meditation music, and ambient audio
- [Copyright-Free WAV Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/wav-samples): Uncompressed PCM WAV audio samples for testing and development, mirrored from MP3 set with nature sounds and meditation music
- [Copyright-Free Raw PCM Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/pcm-samples): Raw PCM s16le audio samples featuring nature ambience and relaxing music for waveform, playback, and conversion workflows