Yes. Checking your video's frame rate is completely free, with no sign-up.

Do you upload my video?

No. Everything runs in your browser, so your video never leaves your device.

How is the frame rate measured?

Sondra plays a short part of your video and times the frames as they appear, then works out the average frames per second.

Why is the number not exactly 30 or 60?

Many videos use rates like 29.97 or 59.94 fps from broadcast standards. The tool shows the measured value and the closest common standard.

What is a variable frame rate (VFR)?

Some videos, especially screen recordings, change their frame rate to save space. For those, a single fps figure is an average rather than a fixed number.

Which video formats work?

MP4, WebM, MOV, M4V and more work instantly. A few formats your browser can't decode use a slower fallback that still runs on your device.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern mobile browser, with no app to install.

How do I change my video's frame rate?

You need a video editor or converter that can re-encode at a new fps. Sondra's Video Converter can help when you also need a format change.

Check your video's frame rate

Find out how many frames per second your video runs at, measured right in your browser. See the closest standard, like 24, 30 or 60 fps. Nothing is uploaded.

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How to check a video's frame rate

Add your video

Drop in an MP4, WebM, MOV or other video. It stays on your device.

Measure the frame rate

Sondra plays a moment of your video and times how many frames appear each second.

Know your fps

See the closest standard and whether it matches what your project or platform needs.

What is frame rate?

Frame rate, or FPS, is how many still images your video shows every second. A higher frame rate looks smoother, especially for fast motion, while a lower one can feel more cinematic.

The common standards are 24 fps for a filmic look, 30 fps for everyday video and streaming, and 60 fps for smooth motion and gaming. You will also see 25 and 50 fps in regions that use the PAL standard, and 23.976 or 29.97 fps from older broadcast formats.

Some videos use a variable frame rate (VFR), where the fps changes to save space. Screen recordings and phone footage often do this. For those, a single fps number is really an average, which is why this tool shows a measured value.

Common frame rates

Most videos land on one of these.

24 fps

The classic film look, often used for a cinematic feel.

30 fps

The everyday standard for online video, vlogs and streaming.

60 fps

Smooth motion, popular for gaming, sports and slow motion.

25 / 50 fps

Common in PAL regions such as Europe, for TV and broadcast.

Frame rate by platform

What each platform handles well.

YouTube

Supports 24, 30 and 60 fps. Use 60 for gaming or fast action.

TikTok

30 or 60 fps both work. 30 fps is a light, safe default.

Instagram

30 fps is the standard for Reels and feed video.

Film and cinema

24 fps is the long-standing standard for a movie feel.

Private by design

Sondra reads your video's details inside your browser. The file is never uploaded to a server, so your footage stays on your device.

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