Playback, not an export

Slow down a recording

Listen more carefully to a lecture, interview, or music passage with VLC.

US edition · Sources checked September 17, 2026

A practical starting point

1. Import a local audio file into VLC, using its file-sharing or import options.
2. Open the recording and locate the playback-speed control.
3. Reduce the speed and replay the passage you want to hear.

Source & scope

Based on VideoLAN: VLC for iOS FAQ ↗. This is a documentation-based guide, not a hands-on product review. Check current menus and compatibility on your device.