Fraps - capture video from a computer screen in real time

 Windows

 Fraps is a universal utility for capturing video from a computer screen in real time, as well as creating screenshots from full-screen both conventional and 3D applications. In addition, the program gives the user information about FPS (number of frames per second) in computer games that operate in OpenGL or DirectX mode.

It is the FPS indicators that allow you to use the Fraps program during testing the power of the computer's graphics adapter. The optimal value for this indicator for a comfortable gameplay is 30 FPS.

Video recording can take place in resolutions up to 2560 x 1600 and up to 120 FPS. The program has a background mode that allows you to minimize the load on the system, and also makes the FPS values ​​as accurate as possible.

The program interface is simple, and the settings make it convenient for each user. Significantly simplifies the work, the ability to capture video from the screen, create screenshots and display information about FPS by pressing the appropriate hot keys, which the user can select on their own. Videos and screenshots are automatically saved to a folder, which can also be selected in the utility settings mode.

The official website provides users with the opportunity to purchase the full version of Fraps. Also on the site you can download a free version of this software.

Since the Fraps program is shareware, it contains some limitations of the functionality. This version of the utility involves limiting the duration of video recording in real to 30 seconds. In addition, the video will also display a watermark with the address of the official Fraps website. Functional limitations also apply to screenshots - they can only be saved in BMP format.

The paid version of Fraps gives the user the ability to record video from a computer screen in real time without any restrictions. This version allows the user to save screenshots in the TGA, JPEG and PNG formats.

The cost of the paid version of Fraps is $ 37. Payment of the licensed version can take place using a PayPal account or credit card. All further program updates become free for the user.

On the official website you can find the latest version of the program for Windows XP, 2003, Vista, as well as Windows 7.