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title: What is Frame Rate? Definition and Uses | WeVideo
description: Discover the benefits of frame rate and how to use it to create high-quality video content for educators, businesses, and creators, including example uses.
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# [What is Frame Rate? Definition and Uses | WeVideo](https://www.wevideo.com/glossary/frame-rate)

 Written by [WeVideo](https://www.wevideo.com/glossary/author/wevideo) | Jul 21, 2026 9:54:30 PM

## What is Frame Rate?

Frame rate is the number of individual images, called frames, shown per second in a video or animation. It is usually measured in frames per second (fps). Frame rates create a rapid sequence of still images in a video. The frame rate itself is how many of those images appear each second to create that motion. For example:  
- 24 fps = 24 images shown each second  
- 60 fps = 60 images show each second

24 fps exists most in movies and provides a cinematic look. 30 fps exists for standard TV and YouTube. 60 fps creates smooth motion for gaming, sports, and slow motion editing.

## Why Frame Rates Matter

Frame rates directly affect how smooth, realistic, and usable a video looks and feels while also affecting editing quality and performance. The higher the frame rate — or images shown per second — the smoother the video. Other benefits to frame rates include:  
- Flexible editing  
- Improved viewing experience  
- Promotes creative video aesthetics  
- Provides more detail motion analysis  
- Offers clean video transitions  
- Enhances performance and quality

Frame rates are an accessible way to ensure smooth playback on various platforms.

## Example Use Cases for Frame Rate

- Education: Educators use frame rates to affect motion in demonstrations and instruction videos, such as: science experiment recordings, math or writing tutorials, physical education demonstrations, or flipped classroom videos.
- Businesses: Companies use frame rates for training, marketing, and communication for virtual onboarding, screen-recorded software tutorials, product demos, and safety training videos.
- Content Creation: Creators rely on frame rates for YouTube videos, slow-motion videos, vlogs, animation, gaming videos, and cinematic storytelling.

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