About Fraps
Fraps is a universal Windows application for benchmarking, screen capture, and real-time video recording for games using DirectX or OpenGL. It displays frame rates (FPS) on-screen and captures video up to 7680x4800 at 1-120 FPS.
Fraps is a well-known utility for Windows designed for gamers and content creators. Its core functions are benchmarking, screen capture, and real-time video recording. The software displays a game's frame rate (FPS) in a corner of the screen and can save detailed performance statistics. It captures both screenshots and high-quality video from games running on DirectX or OpenGL. While it was a popular choice for game recording, its last update was in 2013, and it lacks modern features like hardware-accelerated encoding, advanced editing tools, or live streaming capabilities found in newer software. The full version is available as a one-time purchase for $37. Fraps is a legacy tool that is no longer in active development.
Pros & Cons
- Simple and lightweight tool for displaying FPS and capturing gameplay.
- Performs benchmarking and saves detailed frame rate statistics.
- Supports both DirectX and OpenGL games.
- The software has not been updated since 2013.
- Lacks modern features like hardware encoding, resulting in a significant performance impact during recording.
- The free version adds a watermark to videos and limits recording time.
- Recorded files can be very large due to the use of its own lossless codec.
Features
Key features
Displays Frames Per Second (FPS) in a corner of the screen and allows custom benchmarks to measure frame rates between two points.
Takes screenshots with a single key press, which are automatically named and timestamped.
Records audio and video from games at resolutions up to 7680x4800 and custom frame rates from 1 to 120 FPS.
Additional features
Works with games that use either DirectX or OpenGL graphic technology.
Saves benchmark statistics to disk, including detailed CSV files for frame times and min/max/avg FPS.
A recording buffer mode that can be activated by holding the video capture hotkey.
Allows users to assign keyboard shortcuts for toggling the FPS overlay, starting/stopping benchmarks, and taking screenshots.
Displays status information on supported keyboard LCD screens, such as the Logitech G15.
Pricing
One-time purchase
- Record as long as you like
- Full-size recording
- No watermarks on movies
- Capture screenshots in JPG, PNG, and TGA formats
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About Fraps
Fraps is a universal Windows application for benchmarking, screen capture, and real-time video recording for games using DirectX or OpenGL. It displays frame rates (FPS) on-screen and captures video up to 7680x4800 at 1-120 FPS.
Fraps Details
Fraps's In-App Market Place
Does Fraps have an in-app market place?
Yes
How many Mini-Apps in the marketplace?
0
Mini Apps
Pricing Options
Plans
One-time purchase
- Record as long as you like
- Full-size recording
- No watermarks on movies
- Capture screenshots in JPG, PNG, and TGA formats
Accepted Payment Currencies
USD
Pros & Cons
- Simple and lightweight tool for displaying FPS and capturing gameplay.
- Performs benchmarking and saves detailed frame rate statistics.
- Supports both DirectX and OpenGL games.
- The software has not been updated since 2013.
- Lacks modern features like hardware encoding, resulting in a significant performance impact during recording.
- The free version adds a watermark to videos and limits recording time.
- Recorded files can be very large due to the use of its own lossless codec.
Fraps's Support Options
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