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Frame rate
The number of video frames captured or displayed each second.
In everyday use
A clip recorded at 50 frames per second is slowed for an edit exported at 25.
What to keep in mind
Choose settings for the footage, motion and destination. A higher frame rate is not always the appropriate choice.
Also searched as: Frames per second, FPS
Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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