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# Frame Rate

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Category: Video Formats & Codecs

## Definition

Frame rate is the number of still images a video shows per second, measured in frames per second (fps). Common rates are 24, 30 and 60 fps.

## Frame rates by use

| Frame rate | Common use |
| --- | --- |
| 24 fps | Film look, narrative videos |
| 25 fps | Video made for 50 Hz regions, including Europe |
| 30 fps | Talking-head videos, social video, screen recordings |
| 50 or 60 fps | Gaming, sports, fast motion |
| 120 or 240 fps | Slow motion, played back at 24 or 30 fps |

The uses are a guideline. YouTube lists 24, 25, 30, 48, 50 and 60 as common frame rates and asks you to upload at the rate you recorded.

- [YouTube Help, read November 4, 2026](https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/1722171)

## Extended Definition

Frame rate changes how motion looks. 24 fps gives the slight motion blur people associate with film. 30 fps is a common choice for talking-head videos and screen recordings. 60 fps looks smoother, which suits gaming and sports.

Higher rates such as 120 or 240 fps are used to capture slow motion: footage filmed that fast and played back at 24 or 30 fps slows down. Keep the rate you recorded when you can. YouTube asks for uploads at the same frame rate as the recording.

## FAQ

### What is 24 fps?

24 fps means the video shows 24 frames every second. It is the traditional rate for film and gives motion a slight blur that many people associate with a cinematic look.

### What does 60 fps mean, and is it better than 30 fps?

60 fps shows 60 frames every second, twice as many as 30 fps, so motion looks smoother. It suits gaming and sports. For a talking-head video, 30 fps is usually enough.

### What frame rate should I use for YouTube, TikTok and Reels?

Use the rate you recorded. YouTube asks for uploads at the same frame rate as the recording. As a guideline, 30 fps fits most talking-head and social videos, and 60 fps fits fast motion.

### Can you change a video's frame rate after recording?

Yes, but it has limits. Lowering the rate drops frames, and raising it duplicates or estimates frames, which adds no real motion detail. Record at the rate you plan to publish whenever you can.

## Related Terms

- codec
- video-compression

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