Fraps

3.5.99.20150108 Gaming recorder for Windows

Sven Sorensen

Software program that records gameplay footage and captures screenshots in high resolution.

Shareware screen capture software download, reviewed by Sven Sørensen
Capture the screen at a user-defined interval, use - Screenshot of Fraps
Customize keyboard shortcuts and video settings - Screenshot of Fraps
Split movies and view FPS - Screenshot of Fraps
Take screenshots regularly - Screenshot of Fraps
Record a video from game - Screenshot of Fraps
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Advanced video capture tool, ideal for recording video games.

Fraps is a multi-faceted application which works on almost all versions of Windows. It is primarily used as a video capture program for recording gameplay on Windows system running DirectX or OpenGL. It can record the screen at various framerates and resolutions, benchmark gaming and function as real-time video capture software with full audio support.

Fraps is a favorite among capturing program by YouTube video creators and gamers as its flexible and stable design allow for uninterrupted recording and configuration based on available hardware.

Fraps is also useful for overclockers as it shows increase or decrease in d3d/OpenGL apps and logs your frame-rate.

The free version of Fraps is somewhat limited in that it only records for 30 seconds, so longer recordings will require the full version available from the developer's web site.

Features of Fraps

  • Audio Capture: Record sound from your speakers and microphone.
  • Benchmarking: Track framerates for games and other apps.
  • Built-in Video Editor: Edit and convert your recordings.
  • Compression: Compress video while recording.
  • Customizable Hotkeys: Set hotkeys to automatically start/stop recording.
  • Fraps Watermark Removal: Remove the Fraps watermark from recordings.
  • Real-time Video Recording: Capture video from DirectX and OpenGL apps.
  • Screen Capture: Take screenshots of your desktop or games.
  • Support for 4K Output: Record gameplay in resolutions up to 4K.
  • Support for Multiple Audio Streams: Record up to 4 audio streams simultaneously.
  • Support for Multiple File Formats: Save recordings in multiple formats.
  • Support for Multiple Monitors: Record different screens at the same time.
  • Time-Lapse Recording: Capture lengthy gameplay at a much faster speed.
  • User-Defined FPS: Set custom framerates to match your recording needs.

Compatibility and License

This download is licensed as shareware for the Windows operating system from video capture software and can be used as a free trial until the trial period ends (after an unspecified number of days). The Fraps 3.5.99.20150108 demo is available to all software users as a free download with potential restrictions and is not necessarily the full version of this software.

Is Fraps for Windows 10?

Yes. It can run on a PC with Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.

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Fraps has been picked by our editors as very good.
Fraps has been tested for viruses and malware.
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