Speed up TalentLMS training videos.
TalentLMS is one of the most widely used SMB learning platforms. Its built-in video player has a speed control — but it's capped at 2x. PlayFaster gives you direct control from 0.1x to 42x on any TalentLMS course.
Install PlayFaster — free
One click. No sign-up. Settings stay on your device.
Add to Chrome
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Why does TalentLMS cap speed at 2x?
TalentLMS, like most LMS platforms, defaults to a 2x cap to ensure minimum engagement time per module. The cap helps managers measure compliance — but if you're a fast learner, or you're recompleting content you already know, it gets in the way.
How PlayFaster works around it
PlayFaster overrides the playbackRate getter on HTMLMediaElement.prototype. When TalentLMS's player checks the current speed, it reads the expected value — even if the actual playback rate is 4x, 8x, or higher.
Object.defineProperty(HTMLMediaElement.prototype, "playbackRate", {
get() {
const real = originalGetter.call(this)
return real > 2 ? 2 : real // TalentLMS sees "2"
},
set(val) {
originalSetter.call(this, val) // actual speed applied
}
})The setter applies your real speed. The getter lies. TalentLMS's player never notices. Pitch preservation is enforced — voices stay natural at any speed.
Step by step
- Install PlayFaster from the Chrome Web Store or Firefox Add-ons.
- Open your TalentLMS course the way you normally do.
- Click the PlayFaster icon in your browser toolbar. Set your speed using the arrow buttons, the scroll wheel, or by typing a value directly.
- That's it. The video plays at your chosen speed; TalentLMS's player reads the expected value.
Does it work with TalentLMS quizzes and assignments?
TalentLMS courses often include quizzes, surveys, and graded assignments. PlayFaster only affects video and audio playback — quizzes and assignments still require your input at normal speed. Scores and completion data report normally.
Will TalentLMS or my company know?
PlayFaster spoofs the playback rate so TalentLMS's player reads exactly the value it expects. There's no warning, no flag, and no log entry indicating a higher speed. Time-on-module and quiz scores still report based on your real interaction.
Frequently asked questions
Is PlayFaster free?
Yes. Completely free, no account, no subscription. Settings stay on your device, and the extension contains no analytics or telemetry.
Does it work on other LMS platforms?
Yes. PlayFaster works on any site with HTML audio or video — including Cornerstone, Workday Learning, KnowBe4, Litmos, Docebo, and most SCORM-based players.
Can I slow down too?
Yes. The range is 0.1x to 42x — slow down for dense material, speed up for content you've seen before.
Will the audio sound distorted at high speeds?
No. PlayFaster enforces pitch preservation, so voices stay natural even at 4x or 8x.