To reverse a video on Android, open the MobileStudio Reverse Video tool in Chrome, pick a clip up to 30 seconds from your gallery, and download the backwards MP4. It works on every Android phone without an app. Google Photos doesn't have a reverse option, so this or an editor app like CapCut is the simplest route.
The short answer
| Method | What you get |
|---|---|
| Reverse Video in Chrome | A backwards MP4, up to 30 s |
| CapCut or a similar editor | Reverse plus full editing |
| Samsung GIF maker | GIF loops in reverse or swing style |
| Google Photos | No reverse option |
Can Google Photos reverse a video?
No. Google Photos can trim, crop, rotate, and stabilize videos, as its video editing help lists, but not reverse them. Use the browser tool or an editor app.
How do I reverse a video on Android in Chrome?
- Open Chrome and go to Reverse Video.
- Tap the drop area and pick the video. Trim it first if it's over 30 seconds.
- Choose a frame rate; the default keeps your clip's smoothness.
- Tap Reverse & export, then Download MP4.
The MP4 saves to Downloads and is silent; add music afterwards. Nothing is uploaded.
How do I reverse a video on Samsung?
Samsung's Gallery can make GIFs with Reverse, Forward, and Swing loop styles from some clips, as Samsung's GIF guide describes. That gives you a reversed GIF rather than a video. For a reversed MP4, use the browser tool, which works in Chrome and Samsung Internet.
How do I reverse a video with CapCut on Android?
Create a project with your video, tap the clip in the timeline, and tap Reverse in the toolbar. After it processes, export the video. CapCut is a good choice if you're also adding text, music, or transitions.
How long can a reversed video be?
The browser tool reverses clips up to 30 seconds. Reversing means decoding every frame out of order, which is heavy for a phone, so short clips keep it quick. Trim with Google Photos or the video trimmer first.
How do I make a forward-and-back loop on Android?
Reverse a copy of the clip, then join the original and the reversed copy in an editor such as CapCut. The result plays forward, then backward, like a boomerang. Full steps in how to make a boomerang video.
How do I add music to a reversed video?
Open the reversed MP4 in an editor such as CapCut, YouTube Create, or your social app, and add a track from its music library. Because the reversed clip is silent, there's nothing to mute first. Pick music with a clear beat and cut the clip so the reversal lands on a beat, which makes the effect feel deliberate.
What makes a good clip to reverse?
- Keep the phone still, ideally on a surface, so only the subject moves.
- Pick clear, one-direction motion: pouring, jumping, throwing, falling.
- Keep it short: 2 to 10 seconds.
- Shoot in good light, so motion stays sharp.
Can I reverse a video for TikTok or Reels on Android?
Yes. Reverse it with the browser tool and upload it, or use TikTok's own reverse effect; see how to reverse a video on TikTok. To reverse on a computer instead, FFmpeg has a reverse filter.
Where MobileStudio fits
Reverse Video is one of our free tools. MobileStudio, on Google Play, turns screen recordings into polished app demos. Get MobileStudio.
Quick FAQ
Can I reverse a video on Android without an app?
Yes. Use Reverse Video in Chrome.
Does Samsung have a reverse video option?
Its GIF maker offers reverse loops. For a reversed MP4, use the browser tool.
Why is my reversed video silent?
The audio is dropped, since backwards sound rarely works.
How do I reverse a long video on Android?
Trim it to 30 seconds or less first.
Is reversing a video free?
Yes, with no watermark.
