# Audio Speed Up

Speed up audio playback without changing pitch

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-speed-up

- **Category:** Media

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

## Overview

Speed up audio files without altering pitch using this online tool. Upload your audio, adjust the speed factor, and download the modified file in your preferred format for faster playback.

## Inputs

- **Audio File** (file): Select an audio file
- **Speed Factor** (number): 1.26
- **Output Format** (select)

## When to use

- When you need to listen to long audio content like podcasts or audiobooks in less time.
- For audio editing projects where you want to shorten the duration without changing the tone.
- To quickly review recorded lectures or meetings by increasing playback speed.

## How it works

- Upload your audio file in a supported format such as MP3, WAV, or AAC.
- Set the desired speed factor between 1.01 and 4.00 to control playback speed.
- Choose an output format from options like MP3, FLAC, or OGG.
- Process the file and download the sped-up audio.

## Use cases

- Listening to podcasts or audiobooks at an accelerated pace to save time.
- Editing audio tracks for videos or presentations to fit shorter timeframes.
- Studying by speeding up lecture recordings to cover more material efficiently.

## Frequently asked questions

### What audio formats can I upload?

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

### Does speeding up audio change the pitch?

No, this tool increases playback speed while keeping the original pitch unchanged.

### What is the maximum speed factor?

The speed factor can be set up to 4.00, meaning audio can play up to four times faster.

### Can I slow down audio with this tool?

No, this tool is designed only for speeding up audio. The minimum speed factor is 1.01.

### Is there a file size limit?

Yes, the maximum file size for upload 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 Slow Down](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-slow-down): Slow down audio playback 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 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