Fraps

Fraps is a universal Windows application that can be used with games using DirectX or OpenGL graphic technology.

Freemium
Windows

fraps is a universal windows application that can be used with games using directx or opengl graphic technology. in its current form fraps performs many tasks and can best be described as:

benchmarking software show how many frames per second (fps) you are getting in a corner of your screen.

screen capture software take a screenshot with the press of a key!

realtime video capture software have you ever wanted to record video while playing your favourite game? fraps can capture audio and video up to 2560x1600 with custom frame rates from 10 to 100 frames per second!

Links to official Fraps sites

Features

Capture Screen / Take screenshots Capture Video Record videos Sync Audio & Video FPS counter Game Benchmarking

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Fraps

Links to official Fraps sites

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The Best 30 Fraps Alternatives

Open Broadcaster Software

CamStudio

Bandicam Screen Recorder

MSI Afterburner

recordMyDesktop

SimpleScreenRecorder

Debut

Action!

PlayClaw

Dxtory

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iShowU HD

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