How to record slow-motion video on a Samsung smartphone: from shooting to editing

Slow-motion video transforms ordinary moments into spectacular videos: a jump into a pool turns into a ballet step, and a bursting balloon turns into a miniature explosion. Owners of smartphones Samsung Galaxy (from budget Galaxy A14 to flagship Galaxy S24 Ultra) can shoot such videos without additional equipment - just know the hidden camera settings and a couple of technical nuances.

In this article we will look all ways to create slow-motion on Android devices Samsung: from built-in functions Super Slow-mo to professional editing applications. You'll learn how to avoid frame stuttering, why video sometimes turns out dark, and how to fix the "Not Enough Light" error when shooting at 960 fps. And also - a unique life hack for models without hardware support for slow-motion (yes, it's possible!).

1. Built-in Super Slow-mo function: how to enable and configure

Flagship models Samsung (starting from Galaxy S9 and Note 9) are equipped with a mode Super Slow-mothat records video at speed 960 frames per second (fps). This is 32 times slower than standard video! But there are nuances:

• 🔋 The mode heavily loads the processor - the battery drains 15–20% faster.
• ⏱️ The length of the video is limited 0.2–0.4 seconds in real time (stretches up to 6–12 seconds when playing).
• 🌞 Bright lighting is required - in dim light the camera automatically reduces fps to 240.

To activate Super Slow-mo:

1. Open the application Camera.
2. Scroll left to shooting modes MORE → select Super Slow-mo.
3. Click on the ⚙️ icon in the upper left corner to adjust the resolution (available 720p or 1080p depending on the model).
4. To manually start, press the record button. To automatically detect motion, enable the option Auto (icon of a person with a treadmill).

⚠️ Attention: On Galaxy A-series (for example, A53 or A34) mode Super Slow-mo may be absent. Instead, it is available Slow motion at 240 fps - its settings are similar, but the quality is lower.

2. Slow-motion at 240 fps: an alternative for budget models

If your Samsung does not support 960 fps (for example, Galaxy M33 or Galaxy F14), use the standard mode Slow motion at 240 fps. It is less resource-intensive and works even in average lighting. How to find it:

1. Run Camera → go to section MORE.
2. Select Slow motion (icon with turtle).
3. Click on 240 FPS in the top menu to make sure that the maximum speed is selected.

The main difference from Super Slow-mo:

Parameter	Super Slow-mo (960 fps)	Slow motion (240 fps)
Video length (real time)	0.2–0.4 sec	up to 10 sec
Resolution	720p–1080p	720p–1080p
Light requirements	Bright lighting	Medium/Bright
Model support	Flagships (S/Note/Z/Fold)	All models with Android 9+

Tip for smoothness: hold your smartphone horizontally and avoid sudden movements. At 240 fps, hand shake increases 8 times!

3. Applications for slowing down video: TOP-5 rating

Built-in tools Samsung limited in functionality. If you need to slow down an already filmed video, increase the duration, or add effects, use third-party applications. We tested 15 apps and selected the best:

• 🎬 KineMaster — professional editor with 4K support. Allows you to slow down video fragments to 0.25× speed, add music and add transitions. Minus: watermark in the free version.
• 🐢 Slow Motion Video FX - a specialized application for slow-motion. There is a function Motion Blur (motion blur), which simulates film effects. Plus: export without loss of quality.
• 📱 CapCut is a free editor from TikTok. Supports slowdown up to 0.1×, has templates for social networks. Limitation: maximum resolution - 1080p.
• 🎥 PowerDirector - for advanced users. There is a tool Speed Ramping (smooth speed change in one clip). Minus: complex interface.
• 🌟 InShot - a simple editor with a preview of effects. Suitable for quick editing of stories. Limitation: video duration no more than 15 minutes.

How to slow down a video in KineMaster:

1. Import the clip into the project.
2. Tap on the video on the timeline → select Speed.
3. Move the slider to the left (for example, to 0.5× to slow it down twice).
4. Click Export → select resolution 1080p or 4K.

⚠️ Attention: When the video is slowed down by 4 times (0.25×), its duration increases by 4 times - take this into account when exporting so as not to end up with files 1+ GB in size.

4. Secrets of filming: how to avoid jerks and noise

Even slow-motion video can end up with artifacts. Main reasons and solutions: Galaxy S24 Ultra slow motion video may have artifacts. Main reasons and solutions:

• 🔦 Lack of light → the camera automatically increases ISO, noise appears. Solution: shoot in daylight or use a ring lamp.
• 🤳 Hand shaking → at high fps any movement is amplified. Solution: use a tripod or support (for example, place the phone on a stack of books).
• 🔄 Sharp scene change → when moving from dark to light “twitching” occurs in the frame. Solution: shoot in mode Pro with a fixed exposure.
• 📱 CPU overheating → after 3-4 takes the camera may turn off. Solution: let the phone cool down for 5-10 minutes.

Professional life hack: if your Samsung does not support slow-motion, shoot video in 4K@60fps, and then slow it down in the editor to 24 fps. The quality will be higher than when shooting at 240 fps!

Why does the video turn out green or purple?

This is a compression artifact at high fps. In the camera settings, disable HEVC (H.265) and select H.264 - this will reduce color distortion, but increase the file size.

5. How to edit slow-motion video in Galaxy Editor

Samsung offers its own editing application - Galaxy Editor (previously Video Editor). It is pre-installed on all devices with One UI 4.0+ and supports basic slowdown functions.

Step-by-step guide:

1. Open Gallery → select a video → press Edit (icon pencil).
2. Tap on Effects → Speed.
3. Select the area to slow down (drag the sliders) → set the speed 0.5× or 0.25×.
4. Add music: Audio → Add background music (you can select tracks from Galaxy Themes).
5. Export video to 1080p (option High quality).

Advantage Galaxy Editor over third-party applications:

• 🔹 No watermarks.
• 🔹 Optimized for processors Exynos/Snapdragon v Samsung —less lags.
• 🔹 Integration with Samsung Cloud —you can save the project and continue editing on the tablet.

⚠️ Attention: When exporting a video longer than 5 minutes Galaxy Editor an "Insufficient memory" error may appear. Close all background applications or use CapCut for large files.

6. Problems and solutions: what to do if slow-motion does not work

Users Samsung often encounter errors when shooting slow-motion video. We have collected typical cases and ways to solve them:

Problem	Cause	Solution
Mode Super Slow-mo is not in the menu	The model does not support 960 fps	Use Slow motion at 240 fps or third-party applications
Video is recorded in jerks	Lack of RAM	Close all applications before shooting, restart the phone
The message “Not enough light” appears	Too dark scene	Turn on an additional light source or reduce fps to 240
Camera application crashes	CPU overheating	Let the phone cool for 10-15 minutes, shoot in short takes
Exported video without sound	Audio codec format is not supported	Convert video to MP4 (AAC) via HandBrake

If none of the methods helped, try resetting the camera settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications.
2. Find Camera → Memory → Clear data.
3. Confirm the action. Attention: this will delete all user settings (for example, manual modes in Pro).

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about slow-motion video on Samsung

Is it possible to do slow-motion on older Samsung models (for example, Galaxy S7)?

The Galaxy S7/S8 mode is missing, but there is a standard Super Slow-mo missing, but there is a standard one Slow motion at 120 fps. data-i="254">(at 1080p there will be strong compression).

1. Shoot in resolution 720p (at 1080p there will be a lot of compression).
2. Use applications like Slow Motion Video FX for post-processing.

You can also shoot a video at 60 fps and slow it down 2 times in the editor - visually it will look like 120 fps.

Why does slow-motion video take up so much space?

When shooting at 960 fps, the smartphone saves 32 times more framesthan with standard recording. For example, 1 second of video weighs the same as 30 seconds of a regular video. To reduce. size: Super Slow-mo weighs the same as 30 seconds of a regular video. To reduce the size:

• Reduce the resolution to 720p (in the camera settings).
• Export video in format HEVC (H.265) —it compresses the file without losing quality.
• Remove unnecessary duplicates in Gallery (they take up to 500 MB each).

How to add music to slow-motion video without a watermark?

Use Galaxy Editor or CapCut:

1. In Galaxy Editor: import video → Audio → Add music → select a track from the phone memory.
2. B CapCut: click Audio → My music → trim the track to fit the length of the video.

For free tracks without copyright, download music from sites Epidemic Sound or YouTube Audio Library (available via browser).

Is it possible to shoot slow-motion with the front camera?

Yes, but with limitations:

• Front camera on most models Samsung supports maximum 120 fps (for example, at Galaxy S23).
• The resolution will be lower - usually 720p instead of 1080p.
• Mode Super Slow-mo (960 fps) is available only on the main camera.

To activate slow-motion on the selfie camera: switch to the front camera → select mode Slow motion → install 120 FPS.

How to transfer slow-motion video from Samsung to computer without loss quality?

Use original USB-C cable and follow the instructions:

1. Connect the phone to the PC.
2. On the phone, select the mode Transferring files (not “Charging”)
3. Open the folder DCIM → Camera on your computer.
4. Copy files with the extension .mp4 or .mov.

For wireless transmission, use Quick Share (built-in function Samsung) or Send Anywhere. Important: do not send video via instant messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram) - they compress files!