diff --git a/backend/routers/export.py b/backend/routers/export.py
index f567eb4..03e3e99 100644
--- a/backend/routers/export.py
+++ b/backend/routers/export.py
@@ -25,6 +25,10 @@ class GainRangeModel(SegmentModel):
     gain_db: float
 
 
+class SpeedRangeModel(SegmentModel):
+    speed: float
+
+
 class ExportWordModel(BaseModel):
     word: str
     start: float
@@ -38,6 +42,7 @@ class ExportRequest(BaseModel):
     keep_segments: List[SegmentModel]
     mute_ranges: Optional[List[SegmentModel]] = None
     gain_ranges: Optional[List[GainRangeModel]] = None
+    speed_ranges: Optional[List[SpeedRangeModel]] = None
     global_gain_db: float = 0.0
     mode: str = "fast"
     resolution: str = "1080p"
@@ -77,6 +82,8 @@ def _map_ranges_to_output_timeline(
             }
             if "gain_db" in src_range:
                 mapped_range["gain_db"] = float(src_range["gain_db"])
+            if "speed" in src_range:
+                mapped_range["speed"] = float(src_range["speed"])
             mapped.append(mapped_range)
 
         output_cursor += keep_len
@@ -109,6 +116,7 @@ async def export_video(req: ExportRequest):
         segments = [{"start": s.start, "end": s.end} for s in req.keep_segments]
         mute_segments = [{"start": s.start, "end": s.end} for s in req.mute_ranges] if req.mute_ranges else None
         gain_segments = [{"start": s.start, "end": s.end, "gain_db": s.gain_db} for s in req.gain_ranges] if req.gain_ranges else None
+        speed_segments = [{"start": s.start, "end": s.end, "speed": s.speed} for s in req.speed_ranges] if req.speed_ranges else None
 
         if not segments and not mute_segments:
             raise HTTPException(status_code=400, detail="No segments to export")
@@ -116,11 +124,19 @@ async def export_video(req: ExportRequest):
         mapped_gain_segments = _map_ranges_to_output_timeline(gain_segments or [], segments)
 
         has_gain = abs(float(req.global_gain_db)) > 1e-6 or bool(gain_segments)
-        use_stream_copy = req.mode == "fast" and len(segments) == 1 and not mute_segments and not has_gain
+        has_speed = bool(speed_segments)
+
+        if has_speed and (mute_segments or has_gain):
+            raise HTTPException(
+                status_code=400,
+                detail="Speed zones currently cannot be combined with mute/gain filters in one export",
+            )
+
+        use_stream_copy = req.mode == "fast" and len(segments) == 1 and not mute_segments and not has_gain and not has_speed
         needs_reencode_for_subs = req.captions == "burn-in"
 
         # Burn-in captions or audio filters require re-encode
-        if needs_reencode_for_subs or mute_segments or has_gain:
+        if needs_reencode_for_subs or mute_segments or has_gain or has_speed:
             use_stream_copy = False
 
         words_dicts = [w.model_dump() for w in req.words] if req.words else []
@@ -148,6 +164,7 @@ async def export_video(req: ExportRequest):
                     format_hint=req.format,
                     mute_ranges=mute_segments,
                     gain_ranges=mapped_gain_segments,
+                    speed_ranges=speed_segments,
                     global_gain_db=req.global_gain_db,
                 )
             else:
@@ -159,6 +176,7 @@ async def export_video(req: ExportRequest):
                     format_hint=req.format,
                     mute_ranges=mute_segments,
                     gain_ranges=mapped_gain_segments,
+                    speed_ranges=speed_segments,
                     global_gain_db=req.global_gain_db,
                 )
         finally:
diff --git a/backend/services/video_editor.py b/backend/services/video_editor.py
index 948465c..e12e3f8 100644
--- a/backend/services/video_editor.py
+++ b/backend/services/video_editor.py
@@ -13,6 +13,78 @@ from typing import List
 logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
 
 
+def _clamp_speed(speed: float) -> float:
+    return max(0.25, min(4.0, float(speed)))
+
+
+def _build_atempo_chain(speed: float) -> str:
+    """Build an FFmpeg atempo chain since each atempo node only supports 0.5..2.0."""
+    s = _clamp_speed(speed)
+    filters = []
+    while s > 2.0:
+        filters.append("atempo=2.0")
+        s /= 2.0
+    while s < 0.5:
+        filters.append("atempo=0.5")
+        s /= 0.5
+    filters.append(f"atempo={s:.6f}")
+    return ",".join(filters)
+
+
+def _split_keep_segments_by_speed(
+    keep_segments: List[dict],
+    speed_ranges: List[dict] = None,
+) -> List[dict]:
+    """Split keep segments by speed ranges, attaching speed multiplier per piece."""
+    if not keep_segments:
+        return []
+
+    normalized_ranges = []
+    for r in speed_ranges or []:
+        start = float(r.get("start", 0.0))
+        end = float(r.get("end", 0.0))
+        if end <= start:
+            continue
+        normalized_ranges.append({
+            "start": start,
+            "end": end,
+            "speed": _clamp_speed(float(r.get("speed", 1.0))),
+        })
+    normalized_ranges.sort(key=lambda x: x["start"])
+
+    result = []
+    for keep in keep_segments:
+        k_start = float(keep["start"])
+        k_end = float(keep["end"])
+        if k_end <= k_start:
+            continue
+
+        cuts = {k_start, k_end}
+        for sr in normalized_ranges:
+            overlap_start = max(k_start, sr["start"])
+            overlap_end = min(k_end, sr["end"])
+            if overlap_end > overlap_start:
+                cuts.add(overlap_start)
+                cuts.add(overlap_end)
+
+        points = sorted(cuts)
+        for i in range(len(points) - 1):
+            seg_start = points[i]
+            seg_end = points[i + 1]
+            if seg_end - seg_start < 1e-6:
+                continue
+
+            speed = 1.0
+            for sr in normalized_ranges:
+                if seg_start >= sr["start"] and seg_end <= sr["end"]:
+                    speed = sr["speed"]
+                    break
+
+            result.append({"start": seg_start, "end": seg_end, "speed": speed})
+
+    return result
+
+
 def _find_ffmpeg() -> str:
     """Locate ffmpeg binary."""
     for cmd in ["ffmpeg", "ffmpeg.exe"]:
@@ -113,6 +185,7 @@ def export_reencode(
     format_hint: str = "mp4",
     mute_ranges: List[dict] = None,
     gain_ranges: List[dict] = None,
+    speed_ranges: List[dict] = None,
     global_gain_db: float = 0.0,
 ) -> str:
     """
@@ -150,8 +223,11 @@ def export_reencode(
 
     has_audio_filters = bool(mute_ranges) or bool(gain_ranges) or abs(float(global_gain_db)) > 1e-6
 
-    # Handle filtered full-timeline audio case (mute/gain/global gain)
-    if has_audio_filters:
+    speed_segments = _split_keep_segments_by_speed(keep_segments, speed_ranges)
+    has_speed = any(abs(seg.get("speed", 1.0) - 1.0) > 1e-6 for seg in speed_segments)
+
+    # Handle filtered full-timeline audio case (mute/gain/global gain) when no speed warping is needed
+    if has_audio_filters and not has_speed:
         audio_filter = build_audio_filter()
 
         # Video filter - just scaling if needed
@@ -189,18 +265,25 @@ def export_reencode(
             resolution,
         )
     else:
-        # Original cutting logic
+        # Cutting logic with optional per-segment speed changes
         if not keep_segments:
             raise ValueError("No segments to export")
 
-        filter_parts = []
-        for i, seg in enumerate(keep_segments):
-            filter_parts.append(
-                f"[0:v]trim=start={seg['start']}:end={seg['end']},setpts=PTS-STARTPTS[v{i}];"
-                f"[0:a]atrim=start={seg['start']}:end={seg['end']},asetpts=PTS-STARTPTS[a{i}];"
-            )
+        segments_for_concat = speed_segments if speed_segments else _split_keep_segments_by_speed(keep_segments, None)
+        if not segments_for_concat:
+            raise ValueError("No segments to export")
 
-        n = len(keep_segments)
+        filter_parts = []
+        for i, seg in enumerate(segments_for_concat):
+            speed = _clamp_speed(seg.get("speed", 1.0))
+            v_chain = f"trim=start={seg['start']}:end={seg['end']},setpts=PTS-STARTPTS"
+            a_chain = f"atrim=start={seg['start']}:end={seg['end']},asetpts=PTS-STARTPTS"
+            if abs(speed - 1.0) > 1e-6:
+                v_chain += f",setpts=PTS/{speed:.6f}"
+                a_chain += f",{_build_atempo_chain(speed)}"
+            filter_parts.append(f"[0:v]{v_chain}[v{i}];[0:a]{a_chain}[a{i}];")
+
+        n = len(segments_for_concat)
         concat_inputs = "".join(f"[v{i}][a{i}]" for i in range(n))
         filter_parts.append(f"{concat_inputs}concat=n={n}:v=1:a=1[outv][outa]")
 
@@ -228,7 +311,13 @@ def export_reencode(
             output_path,
         ]
 
-        logger.info(f"Re-encoding {n} segments -> {output_path} ({resolution})")
+        logger.info(
+            "Re-encoding %s segments (speed-adjusted=%s) -> %s (%s)",
+            n,
+            has_speed,
+            output_path,
+            resolution,
+        )
 
     result = subprocess.run(cmd, capture_output=True, text=True)
     if result.returncode != 0:
@@ -246,6 +335,7 @@ def export_reencode_with_subs(
     format_hint: str = "mp4",
     mute_ranges: List[dict] = None,
     gain_ranges: List[dict] = None,
+    speed_ranges: List[dict] = None,
     global_gain_db: float = 0.0,
 ) -> str:
     """
@@ -284,8 +374,11 @@ def export_reencode_with_subs(
 
     has_audio_filters = bool(mute_ranges) or bool(gain_ranges) or abs(float(global_gain_db)) > 1e-6
 
-    # Handle filtered full-timeline audio case (mute/gain/global gain)
-    if has_audio_filters:
+    speed_segments = _split_keep_segments_by_speed(keep_segments, speed_ranges)
+    has_speed = any(abs(seg.get("speed", 1.0) - 1.0) > 1e-6 for seg in speed_segments)
+
+    # Handle filtered full-timeline audio case (mute/gain/global gain) when no speed warping is needed
+    if has_audio_filters and not has_speed:
         audio_filter = build_audio_filter()
 
         # Video filter with subtitles
@@ -322,18 +415,25 @@ def export_reencode_with_subs(
             resolution,
         )
     else:
-        # Original cutting logic with subtitles
+        # Cutting logic with subtitles and optional speed changes
         if not keep_segments:
             raise ValueError("No segments to export")
 
-        filter_parts = []
-        for i, seg in enumerate(keep_segments):
-            filter_parts.append(
-                f"[0:v]trim=start={seg['start']}:end={seg['end']},setpts=PTS-STARTPTS[v{i}];"
-                f"[0:a]atrim=start={seg['start']}:end={seg['end']},asetpts=PTS-STARTPTS[a{i}];"
-            )
+        segments_for_concat = speed_segments if speed_segments else _split_keep_segments_by_speed(keep_segments, None)
+        if not segments_for_concat:
+            raise ValueError("No segments to export")
 
-        n = len(keep_segments)
+        filter_parts = []
+        for i, seg in enumerate(segments_for_concat):
+            speed = _clamp_speed(seg.get("speed", 1.0))
+            v_chain = f"trim=start={seg['start']}:end={seg['end']},setpts=PTS-STARTPTS"
+            a_chain = f"atrim=start={seg['start']}:end={seg['end']},asetpts=PTS-STARTPTS"
+            if abs(speed - 1.0) > 1e-6:
+                v_chain += f",setpts=PTS/{speed:.6f}"
+                a_chain += f",{_build_atempo_chain(speed)}"
+            filter_parts.append(f"[0:v]{v_chain}[v{i}];[0:a]{a_chain}[a{i}];")
+
+        n = len(segments_for_concat)
         concat_inputs = "".join(f"[v{i}][a{i}]" for i in range(n))
         filter_parts.append(f"{concat_inputs}concat=n={n}:v=1:a=1[outv][outa]")
 
@@ -364,7 +464,13 @@ def export_reencode_with_subs(
             output_path,
         ]
 
-        logger.info(f"Re-encoding {n} segments with subtitles -> {output_path} ({resolution})")
+        logger.info(
+            "Re-encoding %s segments with subtitles (speed-adjusted=%s) -> %s (%s)",
+            n,
+            has_speed,
+            output_path,
+            resolution,
+        )
 
     result = subprocess.run(cmd, capture_output=True, text=True)
     if result.returncode != 0:
diff --git a/frontend/src/App.tsx b/frontend/src/App.tsx
index 51f6558..4d4b30a 100644
--- a/frontend/src/App.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/App.tsx
@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ import {
   Scissors,
   VolumeX,
   SlidersHorizontal,
+  Gauge,
   FilePlus2,
   RefreshCw,
   Grid3x3,
@@ -40,6 +41,7 @@ export default function App() {
     cutRanges,
     muteRanges,
     gainRanges,
+    speedRanges,
     globalGainDb,
     silenceTrimGroups,
     transcriptionModel,
@@ -55,14 +57,18 @@ export default function App() {
     addCutRange,
     addMuteRange,
     addGainRange,
+    addSpeedRange,
   } = useEditorStore();
 
   const [activePanel, setActivePanel] = useState<Panel>(null);
   const [whisperModel, setWhisperModel] = useState('base');
+  useEffect(() => { if (transcriptionModel) setWhisperModel(transcriptionModel); }, [transcriptionModel]);
   const [cutMode, setCutMode] = useState(false);
   const [muteMode, setMuteMode] = useState(false);
   const [gainMode, setGainMode] = useState(false);
   const [gainModeDb, setGainModeDb] = useState(3);
+  const [speedMode, setSpeedMode] = useState(false);
+  const [speedModeValue, setSpeedModeValue] = useState(1.25);
   const [showReprocessConfirm, setShowReprocessConfirm] = useState(false);
   const [showUnsavedPrompt, setShowUnsavedPrompt] = useState(false);
   const [pendingProceedAction, setPendingProceedAction] = useState<(() => Promise<void>) | null>(null);
@@ -79,6 +85,7 @@ export default function App() {
       cutRanges,
       muteRanges,
       gainRanges,
+      speedRanges,
       globalGainDb,
       silenceTrimGroups,
       transcriptionModel,
@@ -93,6 +100,7 @@ export default function App() {
     cutRanges,
     muteRanges,
     gainRanges,
+    speedRanges,
     globalGainDb,
     silenceTrimGroups,
     transcriptionModel,
@@ -112,6 +120,7 @@ export default function App() {
       cutRanges: data.cutRanges || [],
       muteRanges: data.muteRanges || [],
       gainRanges: data.gainRanges || [],
+      speedRanges: data.speedRanges || [],
       globalGainDb: typeof data.globalGainDb === 'number' ? data.globalGainDb : 0,
       silenceTrimGroups: data.silenceTrimGroups || [],
       transcriptionModel: data.transcriptionModel ?? null,
@@ -138,6 +147,7 @@ export default function App() {
         setCutMode(false);
         setMuteMode(false);
         setGainMode(false);
+        setSpeedMode(false);
       }
     };
 
@@ -217,6 +227,7 @@ export default function App() {
       setCutMode(false);
       setMuteMode(false);
       setGainMode(false);
+      setSpeedMode(false);
     });
   };
 
@@ -315,6 +326,7 @@ export default function App() {
       setCutMode(!cutMode);
       setMuteMode(false); // Exit mute mode
       setGainMode(false); // Exit gain mode
+      setSpeedMode(false); // Exit speed mode
     }
   };
 
@@ -330,6 +342,7 @@ export default function App() {
       setMuteMode(!muteMode);
       setCutMode(false); // Exit cut mode
       setGainMode(false); // Exit gain mode
+      setSpeedMode(false); // Exit speed mode
     }
   };
 
@@ -343,6 +356,21 @@ export default function App() {
       setGainMode(!gainMode);
       setCutMode(false);
       setMuteMode(false);
+      setSpeedMode(false);
+    }
+  };
+
+  const handleSpeed = () => {
+    if (selectedWordIndices.length > 0) {
+      const sorted = [...selectedWordIndices].sort((a, b) => a - b);
+      const startTime = words[sorted[0]].start;
+      const endTime = words[sorted[sorted.length - 1]].end;
+      addSpeedRange(startTime, endTime, speedModeValue);
+    } else {
+      setSpeedMode(!speedMode);
+      setCutMode(false);
+      setMuteMode(false);
+      setGainMode(false);
     }
   };
 
@@ -413,19 +441,8 @@ export default function App() {
   return (
     <div className="h-screen flex flex-col bg-editor-bg overflow-hidden">
       {/* Top bar */}
-      <header className="h-12 flex items-center justify-between px-4 border-b border-editor-border shrink-0">
-        <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
-          <Film className="w-5 h-5 text-editor-accent" />
-          <span className="text-sm font-medium truncate max-w-[300px]">
-            {videoPath.split(/[\\/]/).pop()}
-          </span>
-          {transcriptionModel && (
-            <span className="px-2 py-0.5 rounded border border-editor-border bg-editor-surface text-[10px] uppercase tracking-wide text-editor-text-muted">
-              Model: {transcriptionModel}
-            </span>
-          )}
-        </div>
-        <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
+      <header className="h-12 flex items-center px-4 border-b border-editor-border shrink-0">
+        <div className="flex items-center gap-0.5">
           <ToolbarButton
             icon={<FilePlus2 className="w-4 h-4" />}
             label="New"
@@ -477,6 +494,24 @@ export default function App() {
               title="Gain dB for new gain zones"
             />
           </div>
+          <div className="flex items-center gap-1">
+            <ToolbarButton
+              icon={<Gauge className="w-4 h-4" />}
+              label="Speed Zone"
+              onClick={handleSpeed}
+              active={speedMode}
+            />
+            <input
+              type="number"
+              min={0.25}
+              max={4}
+              step={0.05}
+              value={speedModeValue}
+              onChange={(e) => setSpeedModeValue(Math.max(0.25, Math.min(4, Number(e.target.value) || 1)))}
+              className="w-16 px-1.5 py-1 text-xs bg-editor-surface border border-editor-border rounded text-editor-text focus:outline-none focus:border-editor-accent"
+              title="Playback rate for new speed zones"
+            />
+          </div>
           <ToolbarButton
             icon={<Grid3x3 className="w-4 h-4" />}
             label="Zones"
@@ -495,7 +530,7 @@ export default function App() {
             <select
               value={whisperModel}
               onChange={(e) => setWhisperModel(e.target.value)}
-              className="bg-transparent text-xs text-editor-text focus:outline-none"
+              className="bg-editor-surface text-xs text-editor-text focus:outline-none [color-scheme:dark]"
               title="Transcription model"
             >
               <optgroup label="Multilingual">
@@ -521,7 +556,7 @@ export default function App() {
               onClick={handleReprocessProject}
               disabled={isTranscribing || !videoPath}
               title="Reprocess transcript with selected model"
-              className="flex items-center gap-1 px-2 py-1 rounded text-xs text-editor-text-muted hover:text-editor-text hover:bg-editor-bg disabled:opacity-40 disabled:cursor-not-allowed"
+              className="flex items-center gap-1 px-2 py-1 rounded text-xs text-editor-text hover:bg-editor-bg disabled:opacity-40 disabled:cursor-not-allowed"
             >
               <RefreshCw className={`w-3 h-3 ${isTranscribing ? 'animate-spin' : ''}`} />
               Reprocess
@@ -562,6 +597,16 @@ export default function App() {
 
             {/* Transcript */}
             <div className="w-1/2 border-l border-editor-border flex flex-col min-h-0">
+              {videoPath && (
+                <div className="flex items-center gap-2 px-3 py-1.5 border-b border-editor-border shrink-0 bg-editor-surface/50">
+                  <span className="text-xs font-medium truncate text-editor-text">{videoPath.split(/[\/]/).pop()}</span>
+                  {transcriptionModel && (
+                    <span className="px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded border border-editor-border bg-editor-surface text-[10px] uppercase tracking-wide text-editor-text-muted shrink-0">
+                      {transcriptionModel}
+                    </span>
+                  )}
+                </div>
+              )}
               {isTranscribing ? (
                 <div className="flex-1 flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-5">
                   {/* Animated waveform */}
@@ -588,6 +633,8 @@ export default function App() {
                   muteMode={muteMode}
                   gainMode={gainMode}
                   gainModeDb={gainModeDb}
+                  speedMode={speedMode}
+                  speedModeValue={speedModeValue}
                 />
               ) : (
                 <div className="flex-1 flex items-center justify-center text-editor-text-muted text-sm">
@@ -599,7 +646,14 @@ export default function App() {
 
           {/* Waveform timeline */}
           <div className="h-32 border-t border-editor-border shrink-0">
-            <WaveformTimeline cutMode={cutMode} muteMode={muteMode} gainMode={gainMode} gainModeDb={gainModeDb} />
+            <WaveformTimeline
+              cutMode={cutMode}
+              muteMode={muteMode}
+              gainMode={gainMode}
+              gainModeDb={gainModeDb}
+              speedMode={speedMode}
+              speedModeValue={speedModeValue}
+            />
           </div>
         </div>
 
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/ExportDialog.tsx b/frontend/src/components/ExportDialog.tsx
index c2647aa..4e22de9 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/ExportDialog.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/ExportDialog.tsx
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ import { Download, Loader2, Zap, Cog, Info } from 'lucide-react';
 import type { ExportOptions } from '../types/project';
 
 export default function ExportDialog() {
-  const { videoPath, words, deletedRanges, muteRanges, gainRanges, globalGainDb, isExporting, exportProgress, backendUrl, setExporting, getKeepSegments } =
+  const { videoPath, words, deletedRanges, muteRanges, gainRanges, speedRanges, globalGainDb, isExporting, exportProgress, backendUrl, setExporting, getKeepSegments } =
     useEditorStore();
 
   const hasCuts = deletedRanges.length > 0;
@@ -48,6 +48,7 @@ export default function ExportDialog() {
           keep_segments: keepSegments,
           mute_ranges: muteRanges,
           gain_ranges: gainRanges,
+          speed_ranges: speedRanges,
           global_gain_db: globalGainDb,
           words: options.captions !== 'none' ? words : undefined,
           deleted_indices: options.captions !== 'none' ? [...deletedSet] : undefined,
@@ -60,7 +61,7 @@ export default function ExportDialog() {
       console.error('Export error:', err);
       setExporting(false);
     }
-  }, [videoPath, options, backendUrl, setExporting, getKeepSegments, deletedRanges, muteRanges, gainRanges, globalGainDb, words]);
+  }, [videoPath, options, backendUrl, setExporting, getKeepSegments, deletedRanges, muteRanges, gainRanges, speedRanges, globalGainDb, words]);
 
   return (
     <div className="p-4 space-y-5">
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/TranscriptEditor.tsx b/frontend/src/components/TranscriptEditor.tsx
index 93605ee..04de44d 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/TranscriptEditor.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/TranscriptEditor.tsx
@@ -1,22 +1,32 @@
 import { useCallback, useRef, useEffect, useMemo, useState } from 'react';
 import { useEditorStore } from '../store/editorStore';
 import { Virtuoso } from 'react-virtuoso';
-import { Scissors, VolumeX, SlidersHorizontal, RotateCcw } from 'lucide-react';
+import { Scissors, VolumeX, SlidersHorizontal, Gauge, RotateCcw } from 'lucide-react';
 
 interface TranscriptEditorProps {
   cutMode: boolean;
   muteMode: boolean;
   gainMode: boolean;
   gainModeDb: number;
+  speedMode: boolean;
+  speedModeValue: number;
 }
 
-export default function TranscriptEditor({ cutMode, muteMode, gainMode, gainModeDb }: TranscriptEditorProps) {
+export default function TranscriptEditor({
+  cutMode,
+  muteMode,
+  gainMode,
+  gainModeDb,
+  speedMode,
+  speedModeValue,
+}: TranscriptEditorProps) {
   const words = useEditorStore((s) => s.words);
   const segments = useEditorStore((s) => s.segments);
   const deletedRanges = useEditorStore((s) => s.deletedRanges);
   const cutRanges = useEditorStore((s) => s.cutRanges);
   const muteRanges = useEditorStore((s) => s.muteRanges);
   const gainRanges = useEditorStore((s) => s.gainRanges);
+  const speedRanges = useEditorStore((s) => s.speedRanges);
   const selectedWordIndices = useEditorStore((s) => s.selectedWordIndices);
   const hoveredWordIndex = useEditorStore((s) => s.hoveredWordIndex);
   const setSelectedWordIndices = useEditorStore((s) => s.setSelectedWordIndices);
@@ -25,9 +35,11 @@ export default function TranscriptEditor({ cutMode, muteMode, gainMode, gainMode
   const removeCutRange = useEditorStore((s) => s.removeCutRange);
   const removeMuteRange = useEditorStore((s) => s.removeMuteRange);
   const removeGainRange = useEditorStore((s) => s.removeGainRange);
+  const removeSpeedRange = useEditorStore((s) => s.removeSpeedRange);
   const addCutRange = useEditorStore((s) => s.addCutRange);
   const addMuteRange = useEditorStore((s) => s.addMuteRange);
   const addGainRange = useEditorStore((s) => s.addGainRange);
+  const addSpeedRange = useEditorStore((s) => s.addSpeedRange);
   const getWordAtTime = useEditorStore((s) => s.getWordAtTime);
 
   const selectionStart = useRef<number | null>(null);
@@ -84,7 +96,7 @@ export default function TranscriptEditor({ cutMode, muteMode, gainMode, gainMode
         return;
       }
 
-      if (cutMode || muteMode || gainMode) {
+      if (cutMode || muteMode || gainMode || speedMode) {
         zoneDragStart.current = index;
         setZoneDragRange({ start: index, end: index });
         selectionStart.current = null;
@@ -104,7 +116,7 @@ export default function TranscriptEditor({ cutMode, muteMode, gainMode, gainMode
         setSelectedWordIndices([index]);
       }
     },
-    [words, selectedWordIndices, setSelectedWordIndices, cutMode, muteMode, gainMode],
+    [words, selectedWordIndices, setSelectedWordIndices, cutMode, muteMode, gainMode, speedMode],
   );
 
   const handleWordMouseEnter = useCallback(
@@ -137,12 +149,13 @@ export default function TranscriptEditor({ cutMode, muteMode, gainMode, gainMode
         if (cutMode) addCutRange(startWord.start, endWord.end);
         if (muteMode) addMuteRange(startWord.start, endWord.end);
         if (gainMode) addGainRange(startWord.start, endWord.end, gainModeDb);
+        if (speedMode) addSpeedRange(startWord.start, endWord.end, speedModeValue);
       }
     }
     zoneDragStart.current = null;
     setZoneDragRange(null);
     selectionStart.current = null;
-  }, [zoneDragRange, words, cutMode, muteMode, gainMode, gainModeDb, addCutRange, addMuteRange, addGainRange]);
+  }, [zoneDragRange, words, cutMode, muteMode, gainMode, gainModeDb, speedMode, speedModeValue, addCutRange, addMuteRange, addGainRange, addSpeedRange]);
 
   const handleClickOutside = useCallback(
     (e: React.MouseEvent) => {
@@ -186,6 +199,14 @@ export default function TranscriptEditor({ cutMode, muteMode, gainMode, gainMode
     addGainRange(startTime, endTime, gainModeDb);
   }, [selectedWordIndices, words, addGainRange, gainModeDb]);
 
+  const speedSelectedWords = useCallback(() => {
+    if (selectedWordIndices.length === 0) return;
+    const sorted = [...selectedWordIndices].sort((a, b) => a - b);
+    const startTime = words[sorted[0]].start;
+    const endTime = words[sorted[sorted.length - 1]].end;
+    addSpeedRange(startTime, endTime, speedModeValue);
+  }, [selectedWordIndices, words, addSpeedRange, speedModeValue]);
+
   const getCutRangeForWord = useCallback(
     (wordIndex: number) => {
       const word = words[wordIndex];
@@ -213,6 +234,15 @@ export default function TranscriptEditor({ cutMode, muteMode, gainMode, gainMode
     [words, gainRanges],
   );
 
+  const getSpeedRangeForWord = useCallback(
+    (wordIndex: number) => {
+      const word = words[wordIndex];
+      if (!word) return null;
+      return speedRanges.find((r) => word.start >= r.start && word.end <= r.end);
+    },
+    [words, speedRanges],
+  );
+
   const renderSegment = useCallback(
     (index: number) => {
       const segment = segments[index];
@@ -238,6 +268,7 @@ export default function TranscriptEditor({ cutMode, muteMode, gainMode, gainMode
               const cutRange = getCutRangeForWord(globalIndex);
               const muteRange = getMuteRangeForWord(globalIndex);
               const gainRange = getGainRangeForWord(globalIndex);
+              const speedRange = getSpeedRangeForWord(globalIndex);
 
               return (
                 <span
@@ -254,12 +285,14 @@ export default function TranscriptEditor({ cutMode, muteMode, gainMode, gainMode
                     ${cutRange ? 'bg-red-500/20 text-red-100' : ''}
                     ${muteRange ? 'bg-blue-500/20 text-blue-100' : ''}
                     ${gainRange ? 'bg-amber-500/20 text-amber-100' : ''}
+                    ${speedRange ? 'bg-emerald-500/20 text-emerald-100' : ''}
                     ${isZoneDragSelected && cutMode ? 'bg-red-500/30 ring-1 ring-red-400/60' : ''}
                     ${isZoneDragSelected && muteMode ? 'bg-blue-500/30 ring-1 ring-blue-400/60' : ''}
                     ${isZoneDragSelected && gainMode ? 'bg-amber-500/30 ring-1 ring-amber-400/60' : ''}
-                    ${isSelected && !isDeleted && !cutRange && !muteRange && !gainRange ? 'bg-editor-word-selected text-white' : ''}
-                    ${isActive && !isDeleted && !isSelected && !cutRange && !muteRange && !gainRange ? 'bg-editor-accent/20 text-editor-accent' : ''}
-                    ${isHovered && !isDeleted && !isSelected && !isActive && !cutRange && !muteRange && !gainRange ? 'bg-editor-word-hover' : ''}
+                    ${isZoneDragSelected && speedMode ? 'bg-emerald-500/30 ring-1 ring-emerald-400/60' : ''}
+                    ${isSelected && !isDeleted && !cutRange && !muteRange && !gainRange && !speedRange ? 'bg-editor-word-selected text-white' : ''}
+                    ${isActive && !isDeleted && !isSelected && !cutRange && !muteRange && !gainRange && !speedRange ? 'bg-editor-accent/20 text-editor-accent' : ''}
+                    ${isHovered && !isDeleted && !isSelected && !isActive && !cutRange && !muteRange && !gainRange && !speedRange ? 'bg-editor-word-hover' : ''}
                   `}
                 >
                   {word.word}{' '}
@@ -274,13 +307,14 @@ export default function TranscriptEditor({ cutMode, muteMode, gainMode, gainMode
                       <RotateCcw className="w-2.5 h-2.5" /> Restore
                     </button>
                   )}
-                  {(cutRange || muteRange || gainRange) && isHovered && (
+                  {(cutRange || muteRange || gainRange || speedRange) && isHovered && (
                     <button
                       onClick={(e) => {
                         e.stopPropagation();
                         if (cutRange) removeCutRange(cutRange.id);
                         if (muteRange) removeMuteRange(muteRange.id);
                         if (gainRange) removeGainRange(gainRange.id);
+                        if (speedRange) removeSpeedRange(speedRange.id);
                       }}
                       className="absolute -top-5 left-1/2 -translate-x-1/2 flex items-center gap-0.5 px-1.5 py-0.5 bg-editor-surface border border-editor-border rounded text-[10px] text-editor-success whitespace-nowrap z-10"
                     >
@@ -294,7 +328,7 @@ export default function TranscriptEditor({ cutMode, muteMode, gainMode, gainMode
         </div>
       );
     },
-    [segments, deletedSet, selectedSet, activeWordIndex, hoveredWordIndex, handleWordMouseDown, handleWordMouseEnter, setHoveredWordIndex, getRangeForWord, getCutRangeForWord, getMuteRangeForWord, getGainRangeForWord, restoreRange, removeCutRange, removeMuteRange, removeGainRange, zoneDragRange, cutMode, muteMode, gainMode],
+    [segments, deletedSet, selectedSet, activeWordIndex, hoveredWordIndex, handleWordMouseDown, handleWordMouseEnter, setHoveredWordIndex, getRangeForWord, getCutRangeForWord, getMuteRangeForWord, getGainRangeForWord, getSpeedRangeForWord, restoreRange, removeCutRange, removeMuteRange, removeGainRange, removeSpeedRange, zoneDragRange, cutMode, muteMode, gainMode, speedMode],
   );
 
   return (
@@ -302,6 +336,7 @@ export default function TranscriptEditor({ cutMode, muteMode, gainMode, gainMode
       <div className="flex items-center gap-2 px-4 py-2 border-b border-editor-border shrink-0">
         <span className="text-xs text-editor-text-muted flex-1">
           {words.length} words &middot; {deletedRanges.length} cuts &middot; {cutRanges.length} cut ranges &middot; {muteRanges.length} mute ranges &middot; {gainRanges.length} gain ranges
+          &middot; {speedRanges.length} speed ranges
         </span>
         {selectedWordIndices.length > 0 && (
           <div className="flex items-center gap-1">
@@ -326,6 +361,13 @@ export default function TranscriptEditor({ cutMode, muteMode, gainMode, gainMode
               <SlidersHorizontal className="w-3 h-3" />
               Gain ({gainModeDb > 0 ? '+' : ''}{gainModeDb.toFixed(1)} dB)
             </button>
+            <button
+              onClick={speedSelectedWords}
+              className="flex items-center gap-1 px-2 py-1 text-xs bg-emerald-500/20 text-emerald-300 rounded hover:bg-emerald-500/30 transition-colors"
+            >
+              <Gauge className="w-3 h-3" />
+              Speed {speedModeValue.toFixed(2)}x
+            </button>
           </div>
         )}
       </div>
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/WaveformTimeline.tsx b/frontend/src/components/WaveformTimeline.tsx
index 975f276..45d0a9d 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/WaveformTimeline.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/WaveformTimeline.tsx
@@ -108,11 +108,15 @@ export default function WaveformTimeline({
   muteMode,
   gainMode,
   gainModeDb,
+  speedMode,
+  speedModeValue,
 }: {
   cutMode: boolean;
   muteMode: boolean;
   gainMode: boolean;
   gainModeDb: number;
+  speedMode: boolean;
+  speedModeValue: number;
 }) {
   const waveCanvasRef = useRef<HTMLCanvasElement>(null);
   const headCanvasRef = useRef<HTMLCanvasElement>(null);
@@ -127,16 +131,20 @@ export default function WaveformTimeline({
   const cutRanges = useEditorStore((s) => s.cutRanges);
   const muteRanges = useEditorStore((s) => s.muteRanges);
   const gainRanges = useEditorStore((s) => s.gainRanges);
+  const speedRanges = useEditorStore((s) => s.speedRanges);
   const setCurrentTime = useEditorStore((s) => s.setCurrentTime);
   const addCutRange = useEditorStore((s) => s.addCutRange);
   const addMuteRange = useEditorStore((s) => s.addMuteRange);
   const addGainRange = useEditorStore((s) => s.addGainRange);
+  const addSpeedRange = useEditorStore((s) => s.addSpeedRange);
   const updateCutRange = useEditorStore((s) => s.updateCutRange);
   const updateMuteRange = useEditorStore((s) => s.updateMuteRange);
   const updateGainRangeBounds = useEditorStore((s) => s.updateGainRangeBounds);
+  const updateSpeedRangeBounds = useEditorStore((s) => s.updateSpeedRangeBounds);
   const removeCutRange = useEditorStore((s) => s.removeCutRange);
   const removeMuteRange = useEditorStore((s) => s.removeMuteRange);
   const removeGainRange = useEditorStore((s) => s.removeGainRange);
+  const removeSpeedRange = useEditorStore((s) => s.removeSpeedRange);
 
   const waveformDataRef = useRef<WaveformData | null>(null);
   const zoomRef = useRef(1);       // 1 = show all, >1 = zoomed in
@@ -150,12 +158,13 @@ export default function WaveformTimeline({
   const selectionEndRef = useRef<number | null>(null);
   const [selectionStart, setSelectionStart] = useState<number | null>(null);
   const [selectionEnd, setSelectionEnd] = useState<number | null>(null);
-  const [selectedZone, setSelectedZone] = useState<{type: 'cut' | 'mute' | 'gain', id: string} | null>(null);
+  const [selectedZone, setSelectedZone] = useState<{type: 'cut' | 'mute' | 'gain' | 'speed', id: string} | null>(null);
   const [hoverCursor, setHoverCursor] = useState<string>('crosshair');
-  const editingZoneRef = useRef<{type: 'cut' | 'mute' | 'gain', id: string, edge: 'start' | 'end' | 'move'} | null>(null);
+  const editingZoneRef = useRef<{type: 'cut' | 'mute' | 'gain' | 'speed', id: string, edge: 'start' | 'end' | 'move'} | null>(null);
   const [showCutZones, setShowCutZones] = useState(true);
   const [showMuteZones, setShowMuteZones] = useState(true);
   const [showGainZones, setShowGainZones] = useState(true);
+  const [showSpeedZones, setShowSpeedZones] = useState(true);
 
   useEffect(() => {
     if (!videoUrl || !videoPath) return;
@@ -394,16 +403,53 @@ export default function WaveformTimeline({
       }
     }
 
+    // Draw speed ranges (emerald overlays)
+    for (const range of showSpeedZones ? speedRanges : []) {
+      const x1 = (range.start - scroll) * pxPerSec;
+      const x2 = (range.end - scroll) * pxPerSec;
+      const isSelected = selectedZone?.type === 'speed' && selectedZone.id === range.id;
+
+      ctx.fillStyle = isSelected ? 'rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.55)' : 'rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35)';
+      ctx.fillRect(x1, waveTop, x2 - x1, waveH);
+
+      if (isSelected) {
+        ctx.strokeStyle = '#10b981';
+        ctx.lineWidth = 2;
+        ctx.strokeRect(x1, waveTop, x2 - x1, waveH);
+
+        ctx.fillStyle = '#10b981';
+        ctx.beginPath();
+        ctx.arc(x1, waveTop + waveH / 2, 4, 0, 2 * Math.PI);
+        ctx.fill();
+        ctx.beginPath();
+        ctx.arc(x2, waveTop + waveH / 2, 4, 0, 2 * Math.PI);
+        ctx.fill();
+      }
+
+      const centerX = (x1 + x2) / 2;
+      ctx.fillStyle = '#d1fae5';
+      ctx.font = '10px sans-serif';
+      ctx.textAlign = 'center';
+      ctx.textBaseline = 'middle';
+      if (centerX > 12 && centerX < width - 12) {
+        ctx.fillText(`${range.speed.toFixed(2)}x`, centerX, waveTop + waveH / 2);
+      }
+      ctx.textAlign = 'start';
+      ctx.textBaseline = 'alphabetic';
+    }
+
     // Draw selection overlay (when in zone mode)
-    if ((cutMode || muteMode || gainMode) && selectionStart !== null && selectionEnd !== null) {
+    if ((cutMode || muteMode || gainMode || speedMode) && selectionStart !== null && selectionEnd !== null) {
       const x1 = (Math.min(selectionStart, selectionEnd) - scroll) * pxPerSec;
       const x2 = (Math.max(selectionStart, selectionEnd) - scroll) * pxPerSec;
       const fillColor = cutMode
         ? 'rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.5)'
         : muteMode
           ? 'rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5)'
-          : 'rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5)';
-      const strokeColor = cutMode ? '#ef4444' : muteMode ? '#3b82f6' : '#f59e0b';
+          : gainMode
+            ? 'rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5)'
+            : 'rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.5)';
+      const strokeColor = cutMode ? '#ef4444' : muteMode ? '#3b82f6' : gainMode ? '#f59e0b' : '#10b981';
       ctx.fillStyle = fillColor;
       ctx.fillRect(x1, waveTop, x2 - x1, waveH);
       
@@ -441,15 +487,18 @@ export default function WaveformTimeline({
     cutRanges,
     muteRanges,
     gainRanges,
+    speedRanges,
     selectionStart,
     selectionEnd,
     cutMode,
     muteMode,
     gainMode,
+    speedMode,
     selectedZone,
     showCutZones,
     showMuteZones,
     showGainZones,
+    showSpeedZones,
   ]);
 
   // Keep the ref in sync with the latest drawStaticWaveform closure
@@ -715,8 +764,43 @@ export default function WaveformTimeline({
       }
     }
 
+    // Check speed ranges
+    for (const range of showSpeedZones ? speedRanges : []) {
+      const rangeX1 = (range.start - scroll) * pxPerSec;
+      const rangeX2 = (range.end - scroll) * pxPerSec;
+      const isSelected = selectedZone?.type === 'speed' && selectedZone.id === range.id;
+
+      if (forHover && isSelected) {
+        if (Math.abs(x - rangeX1) <= handleSize) {
+          return { type: 'speed' as const, id: range.id, edge: 'start' as const };
+        }
+        if (Math.abs(x - rangeX2) <= handleSize) {
+          return { type: 'speed' as const, id: range.id, edge: 'end' as const };
+        }
+      } else if (!forHover) {
+        if (isSelected) {
+          if (Math.abs(x - rangeX1) <= handleSize) {
+            return { type: 'speed' as const, id: range.id, edge: 'start' as const };
+          }
+          if (Math.abs(x - rangeX2) <= handleSize) {
+            return { type: 'speed' as const, id: range.id, edge: 'end' as const };
+          }
+        } else {
+          if (Math.abs(x - rangeX1) <= handleSize && Math.abs(y - (waveTop + waveH / 2)) <= handleSize) {
+            return { type: 'speed' as const, id: range.id, edge: 'start' as const };
+          }
+          if (Math.abs(x - rangeX2) <= handleSize && Math.abs(y - (waveTop + waveH / 2)) <= handleSize) {
+            return { type: 'speed' as const, id: range.id, edge: 'end' as const };
+          }
+        }
+        if (x >= rangeX1 && x <= rangeX2) {
+          return { type: 'speed' as const, id: range.id, edge: 'move' as const };
+        }
+      }
+    }
+
     return null;
-  }, [cutRanges, muteRanges, gainRanges, selectedZone, showCutZones, showMuteZones, showGainZones]);
+  }, [cutRanges, muteRanges, gainRanges, speedRanges, selectedZone, showCutZones, showMuteZones, showGainZones, showSpeedZones]);
 
   const handleMouseMove = useCallback((e: React.MouseEvent<HTMLCanvasElement>) => {
     if (isDragging) return; // Don't change cursor while dragging
@@ -752,7 +836,9 @@ export default function WaveformTimeline({
           ? cutRanges.find(r => r.id === zoneHit.id)
           : zoneHit.type === 'mute'
             ? muteRanges.find(r => r.id === zoneHit.id)
-            : gainRanges.find(r => r.id === zoneHit.id);
+            : zoneHit.type === 'gain'
+              ? gainRanges.find(r => r.id === zoneHit.id)
+              : speedRanges.find(r => r.id === zoneHit.id);
         
         if (!originalRange) return;
 
@@ -784,8 +870,10 @@ export default function WaveformTimeline({
               updateCutRange(editingZoneRef.current.id, newStart, newEnd);
             } else if (editingZoneRef.current.type === 'mute') {
               updateMuteRange(editingZoneRef.current.id, newStart, newEnd);
-            } else {
+            } else if (editingZoneRef.current.type === 'gain') {
               updateGainRangeBounds(editingZoneRef.current.id, newStart, newEnd);
+            } else {
+              updateSpeedRangeBounds(editingZoneRef.current.id, newStart, newEnd);
             }
           }
         };
@@ -806,7 +894,7 @@ export default function WaveformTimeline({
       // Clear selection if clicking elsewhere
       setSelectedZone(null);
       
-      if (cutMode || muteMode || gainMode) {
+      if (cutMode || muteMode || gainMode || speedMode) {
         // Range selection mode
         const startTime = clientXToTime(e.clientX);
         selectionStartRef.current = startTime;
@@ -838,6 +926,8 @@ export default function WaveformTimeline({
               addMuteRange(start, end);
             } else if (end - start >= minDuration && gainMode) {
               addGainRange(start, end, gainModeDb);
+            } else if (end - start >= minDuration && speedMode) {
+              addSpeedRange(start, end, speedModeValue);
             }
           }
           
@@ -873,7 +963,7 @@ export default function WaveformTimeline({
         window.addEventListener('mouseup', onUp);
       }
     },
-    [cutMode, muteMode, gainMode, gainModeDb, clientXToTime, seekToClientX, addCutRange, addMuteRange, addGainRange, getZoneAtPosition, cutRanges, muteRanges, gainRanges, duration, updateCutRange, updateMuteRange, updateGainRangeBounds],
+    [cutMode, muteMode, gainMode, gainModeDb, speedMode, speedModeValue, clientXToTime, seekToClientX, addCutRange, addMuteRange, addGainRange, addSpeedRange, getZoneAtPosition, cutRanges, muteRanges, gainRanges, speedRanges, duration, updateCutRange, updateMuteRange, updateGainRangeBounds, updateSpeedRangeBounds],
   );
 
   // Handle keyboard shortcuts for zone editing
@@ -896,8 +986,10 @@ export default function WaveformTimeline({
             removeCutRange(selectedZone.id);
           } else if (selectedZone.type === 'mute') {
             removeMuteRange(selectedZone.id);
-          } else {
+          } else if (selectedZone.type === 'gain') {
             removeGainRange(selectedZone.id);
+          } else {
+            removeSpeedRange(selectedZone.id);
           }
           setSelectedZone(null);
           editingZoneRef.current = null;
@@ -908,14 +1000,15 @@ export default function WaveformTimeline({
     // Capture phase ensures zone delete runs before app-level bubble shortcuts.
     window.addEventListener('keydown', handleKeyDown, { capture: true });
     return () => window.removeEventListener('keydown', handleKeyDown, { capture: true });
-  }, [selectedZone, removeCutRange, removeMuteRange, removeGainRange]);
+  }, [selectedZone, removeCutRange, removeMuteRange, removeGainRange, removeSpeedRange]);
 
   useEffect(() => {
     if (!selectedZone) return;
     if (selectedZone.type === 'cut' && !showCutZones) setSelectedZone(null);
     if (selectedZone.type === 'mute' && !showMuteZones) setSelectedZone(null);
     if (selectedZone.type === 'gain' && !showGainZones) setSelectedZone(null);
-  }, [selectedZone, showCutZones, showMuteZones, showGainZones]);
+    if (selectedZone.type === 'speed' && !showSpeedZones) setSelectedZone(null);
+  }, [selectedZone, showCutZones, showMuteZones, showGainZones, showSpeedZones]);
 
   if (!videoUrl) {
     return (
@@ -935,6 +1028,7 @@ export default function WaveformTimeline({
           {cutMode && <span className="text-[10px] text-red-400">Cut mode</span>}
           {muteMode && <span className="text-[10px] text-blue-400">Mute mode</span>}
           {gainMode && <span className="text-[10px] text-amber-400">Gain mode ({gainModeDb.toFixed(1)} dB)</span>}
+          {speedMode && <span className="text-[10px] text-emerald-400">Speed mode ({speedModeValue.toFixed(2)}x)</span>}
         </div>
         <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
           <button
@@ -958,6 +1052,13 @@ export default function WaveformTimeline({
           >
             Gain
           </button>
+          <button
+            onClick={() => setShowSpeedZones((v) => !v)}
+            className={`px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded text-[10px] border ${showSpeedZones ? 'border-emerald-500/60 text-emerald-300 bg-emerald-500/10' : 'border-editor-border text-editor-text-muted'}`}
+            title="Toggle speed zones"
+          >
+            Speed
+          </button>
           <span className="text-[10px] text-editor-text-muted">
             Scroll · Ctrl+Scroll to zoom
           </span>
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/ZoneEditor.tsx b/frontend/src/components/ZoneEditor.tsx
index 005b297..182aaa2 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/ZoneEditor.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/ZoneEditor.tsx
@@ -1,25 +1,28 @@
 import { useState } from 'react';
 import { useEditorStore } from '../store/editorStore';
-import { Trash2, Scissors, Volume2, SlidersHorizontal } from 'lucide-react';
+import { Trash2, Scissors, Volume2, SlidersHorizontal, Gauge } from 'lucide-react';
 
 export default function ZoneEditor() {
-  const [viewMode, setViewMode] = useState<'all' | 'cut' | 'mute' | 'gain'>('all');
+  const [viewMode, setViewMode] = useState<'all' | 'cut' | 'mute' | 'gain' | 'speed'>('all');
   
   const {
     cutRanges,
     muteRanges,
     gainRanges,
+    speedRanges,
     globalGainDb,
     setGlobalGainDb,
     removeCutRange,
     removeMuteRange,
     removeGainRange,
+    removeSpeedRange,
     updateGainRange,
+    updateSpeedRange,
   } = useEditorStore();
 
-  const totalZones = cutRanges.length + muteRanges.length + gainRanges.length;
+  const totalZones = cutRanges.length + muteRanges.length + gainRanges.length + speedRanges.length;
 
-  const getZoneTypeColor = (type: 'cut' | 'mute' | 'gain') => {
+  const getZoneTypeColor = (type: 'cut' | 'mute' | 'gain' | 'speed') => {
     switch (type) {
       case 'cut':
         return 'border-red-500/40 bg-red-500/5';
@@ -27,6 +30,8 @@ export default function ZoneEditor() {
         return 'border-orange-500/40 bg-orange-500/5';
       case 'gain':
         return 'border-amber-500/40 bg-amber-500/5';
+      case 'speed':
+        return 'border-emerald-500/40 bg-emerald-500/5';
     }
   };
 
@@ -85,6 +90,16 @@ export default function ZoneEditor() {
           >
             Gain
           </button>
+          <button
+            onClick={() => setViewMode('speed')}
+            className={`px-2 py-1 text-xs rounded transition-colors ${
+              viewMode === 'speed'
+                ? 'bg-emerald-500/30 text-emerald-500'
+                : 'text-editor-text-muted hover:text-editor-text'
+            }`}
+          >
+            Speed
+          </button>
         </div>
       </div>
 
@@ -230,6 +245,50 @@ export default function ZoneEditor() {
               </div>
             </div>
           )}
+
+          {/* Speed Zones */}
+          {(viewMode === 'all' || viewMode === 'speed') && speedRanges.length > 0 && (
+            <div className="space-y-2">
+              <div className="text-xs font-semibold text-emerald-500/80 flex items-center gap-2">
+                <Gauge className="w-3.5 h-3.5" />
+                Speed Zones ({speedRanges.length})
+              </div>
+              <div className="space-y-1">
+                {speedRanges.map((range) => (
+                  <div
+                    key={range.id}
+                    className={`px-2 py-1.5 rounded border text-xs flex items-center gap-2 group ${getZoneTypeColor('speed')}`}
+                  >
+                    <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
+                      <div className="font-medium truncate">
+                        {range.start.toFixed(2)}s – {range.end.toFixed(2)}s
+                      </div>
+                      <div className="text-editor-text-muted text-[10px]">
+                        {range.speed.toFixed(2)}x
+                      </div>
+                    </div>
+                    <input
+                      type="number"
+                      min={0.25}
+                      max={4}
+                      step={0.05}
+                      value={range.speed}
+                      onChange={(e) => updateSpeedRange(range.id, Number(e.target.value) || 1)}
+                      className="w-16 px-1.5 py-0.5 text-xs bg-editor-surface border border-editor-border rounded focus:border-editor-accent focus:outline-none"
+                      title="Speed multiplier"
+                    />
+                    <button
+                      onClick={() => removeSpeedRange(range.id)}
+                      className="p-1 rounded hover:bg-emerald-500/20 text-emerald-500/70 hover:text-emerald-500 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity"
+                      title="Delete speed zone"
+                    >
+                      <Trash2 className="w-3.5 h-3.5" />
+                    </button>
+                  </div>
+                ))}
+              </div>
+            </div>
+          )}
         </div>
       )}
     </div>
diff --git a/frontend/src/store/editorStore.ts b/frontend/src/store/editorStore.ts
index a1c8afb..c3de0d7 100644
--- a/frontend/src/store/editorStore.ts
+++ b/frontend/src/store/editorStore.ts
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ import type {
   CutRange,
   MuteRange,
   GainRange,
+  SpeedRange,
   TranscriptionResult,
   ProjectFile,
   SilenceDetectionRange,
@@ -24,6 +25,7 @@ interface EditorState {
   cutRanges: CutRange[];
   muteRanges: MuteRange[];
   gainRanges: GainRange[];
+  speedRanges: SpeedRange[];
   globalGainDb: number;
   silenceTrimGroups: SilenceTrimGroup[];
   transcriptionModel: string | null;
@@ -63,13 +65,17 @@ interface EditorActions {
   addCutRange: (start: number, end: number, trimGroupId?: string) => void;
   addMuteRange: (start: number, end: number) => void;
   addGainRange: (start: number, end: number, gainDb: number) => void;
+  addSpeedRange: (start: number, end: number, speed: number) => void;
   updateCutRange: (id: string, start: number, end: number) => void;
   updateMuteRange: (id: string, start: number, end: number) => void;
   updateGainRangeBounds: (id: string, start: number, end: number) => void;
   updateGainRange: (id: string, gainDb: number) => void;
+  updateSpeedRangeBounds: (id: string, start: number, end: number) => void;
+  updateSpeedRange: (id: string, speed: number) => void;
   removeCutRange: (id: string) => void;
   removeMuteRange: (id: string) => void;
   removeGainRange: (id: string) => void;
+  removeSpeedRange: (id: string) => void;
   setGlobalGainDb: (gainDb: number) => void;
   applySilenceTrimGroup: (args: {
     groupId?: string;
@@ -95,6 +101,7 @@ const initialState: EditorState = {
   cutRanges: [],
   muteRanges: [],
   gainRanges: [],
+  speedRanges: [],
   globalGainDb: 0,
   silenceTrimGroups: [],
   transcriptionModel: null,
@@ -152,7 +159,7 @@ export const useEditorStore = create<EditorState & EditorActions>()(
       setTranscriptionModel: (model) => set({ transcriptionModel: model }),
 
       saveProject: (): ProjectFile => {
-        const { videoPath, words, segments, deletedRanges, cutRanges, muteRanges, gainRanges, globalGainDb, silenceTrimGroups, transcriptionModel, language, exportedAudioPath } = get();
+        const { videoPath, words, segments, deletedRanges, cutRanges, muteRanges, gainRanges, speedRanges, globalGainDb, silenceTrimGroups, transcriptionModel, language, exportedAudioPath } = get();
         if (!videoPath) throw new Error('No video loaded');
         const now = new Date().toISOString();
         // Strip globalStartIndex (runtime-only field) before persisting.
@@ -172,6 +179,7 @@ export const useEditorStore = create<EditorState & EditorActions>()(
           cutRanges,
           muteRanges,
           gainRanges,
+          speedRanges,
           globalGainDb,
           silenceTrimGroups,
           language,
@@ -286,6 +294,17 @@ export const useEditorStore = create<EditorState & EditorActions>()(
         set({ gainRanges: [...gainRanges, newRange] });
       },
 
+      addSpeedRange: (start, end, speed) => {
+        const { speedRanges } = get();
+        const newRange: SpeedRange = {
+          id: `speed_${nextRangeId++}`,
+          start,
+          end,
+          speed: Math.max(0.25, Math.min(4, speed)),
+        };
+        set({ speedRanges: [...speedRanges, newRange] });
+      },
+
       updateCutRange: (id, start, end) => {
         const { cutRanges } = get();
         set({
@@ -322,6 +341,24 @@ export const useEditorStore = create<EditorState & EditorActions>()(
         });
       },
 
+      updateSpeedRangeBounds: (id, start, end) => {
+        const { speedRanges } = get();
+        set({
+          speedRanges: speedRanges.map((r) =>
+            r.id === id ? { ...r, start, end } : r
+          ),
+        });
+      },
+
+      updateSpeedRange: (id, speed) => {
+        const { speedRanges } = get();
+        set({
+          speedRanges: speedRanges.map((r) =>
+            r.id === id ? { ...r, speed: Math.max(0.25, Math.min(4, speed)) } : r
+          ),
+        });
+      },
+
       removeCutRange: (id) => {
         const { cutRanges } = get();
         set({ cutRanges: cutRanges.filter((r) => r.id !== id) });
@@ -337,6 +374,11 @@ export const useEditorStore = create<EditorState & EditorActions>()(
         set({ gainRanges: gainRanges.filter((r) => r.id !== id) });
       },
 
+      removeSpeedRange: (id) => {
+        const { speedRanges } = get();
+        set({ speedRanges: speedRanges.filter((r) => r.id !== id) });
+      },
+
       setGlobalGainDb: (gainDb) => {
         set({ globalGainDb: Math.max(-24, Math.min(24, gainDb)) });
       },
@@ -470,6 +512,7 @@ export const useEditorStore = create<EditorState & EditorActions>()(
           cutRanges: data.cutRanges || [],
           muteRanges: data.muteRanges || [],
           gainRanges: data.gainRanges || [],
+          speedRanges: data.speedRanges || [],
           globalGainDb: typeof data.globalGainDb === 'number' ? data.globalGainDb : 0,
           silenceTrimGroups: data.silenceTrimGroups || [],
           transcriptionModel: data.transcriptionModel ?? null,
diff --git a/frontend/src/types/project.ts b/frontend/src/types/project.ts
index e9b5af4..2b42d89 100644
--- a/frontend/src/types/project.ts
+++ b/frontend/src/types/project.ts
@@ -40,6 +40,11 @@ export interface GainRange extends TimeRange {
   gainDb: number;
 }
 
+export interface SpeedRange extends TimeRange {
+  id: string;
+  speed: number;
+}
+
 export interface SilenceDetectionRange extends TimeRange {
   duration: number;
 }
@@ -70,6 +75,7 @@ export interface ProjectFile {
   cutRanges: CutRange[];
   muteRanges: MuteRange[];
   gainRanges?: GainRange[];
+  speedRanges?: SpeedRange[];
   globalGainDb?: number;
   silenceTrimGroups?: SilenceTrimGroup[];
   language: string;