What it does
Fraps records game video and reports frame rates for Windows games using DirectX or OpenGL.
Fraps separates recording from benchmarking: its frame-rate overlay measures a game, while the capture function saves audio and video with a chosen frame rate. The official homepage describes DirectX and OpenGL game use.
The download still lists version 3.5.99 from February 2013 for Windows XP, 2003, Vista and 7, requiring administrator rights. That makes the documented route most useful for a legacy setup that specifically needs Fraps.
Strengths
- Game capture and frame-rate reporting are documented in one utility.
Sources
- FRAPS show fps, record video game movies, screen capture software (Oct 26, 2026)
- Download Fraps 3.5.99 free version (Oct 26, 2026)