Glossary
What is frame rate?
MarkdownWhat it is
Higher rates look smoother and show motion more clearly, but use more data. GIFs often use low rates to stay small.
Why it matters on a Mac
Mixing clips with different frame rates in one project can cause stutter. Screen recordings and phone videos often differ.
How to check it on macOS
In QuickTime Player, choose Window > Show Movie Inspector. Media Info in Toolbox shows the frame rate of each video track.
How Toolbox handles it
Video to GIF lets you choose 10, 15 or 24 fps. Extract Frames saves still images from a video at set intervals, a number of evenly spaced frames, or a single chosen time.
Frequently asked questions
Does a higher frame rate mean better quality?
It means smoother motion. Sharpness depends on resolution.
What frame rate should a GIF use?
10 to 15 fps keeps files small. 24 fps is smoother.
Can I turn 30 fps into 60 fps?
You can duplicate frames, but it does not add real detail.
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