diff --git a/croppa/main.py b/croppa/main.py
index ddfa4c3..736896b 100644
--- a/croppa/main.py
+++ b/croppa/main.py
@@ -953,13 +953,12 @@ class VideoEditor:
                 print(f"Failed to load frame {self.current_frame}: {e}")
                 return False
 
-
     def calculate_frame_delay(self) -> int:
         """Calculate frame delay in milliseconds based on playback speed"""
         # Round to 2 decimals to handle floating point precision issues
         speed = round(self.playback_speed, 2)
         print(f"Playback speed: {speed}")
-        if speed >= 1.0 or not self.is_playing:
+        if speed >= 1.0:
             # Speed >= 1: maximum FPS (no delay)
             return 1
         else:
@@ -3027,8 +3026,8 @@ class VideoEditor:
                 # Use calculated frame delay for proper playback speed
                 delay_ms = self.calculate_frame_delay()
             else:
-                # Use non-blocking wait for immediate responsiveness when not playing
-                delay_ms = 0
+                # Use minimal delay for immediate responsiveness when not playing
+                delay_ms = 1
             
             # Auto advance frame when playing (videos only)
             if self.is_playing and not self.is_image_mode: