60fps

60fps refers to a video or animation rate of 60 frames per second. Each second, sixty distinct images are displayed or captured. Higher frame rates can produce smoother motion, especially during fast action, but do not automatically improve resolution or image quality. The term is most often encountered in gaming, high-definition video, and streaming, where the pipeline can sustain 60 frames per second from capture to display. Some broadcasts and formats label content as 59.94fps to reflect NTSC-based timing, which is effectively equivalent for practical viewing.

In practice, 60fps is commonly used for interactive content such as video games and virtual reality, as well as sports broadcasts and action-heavy videos. Producing and delivering 60fps requires sufficient processing power, memory bandwidth, and network capacity. Video codecs like H.264/AVC and H.265/HEVC support 60fps, as do streaming platforms that adapt bitrate and frame rate to network conditions. Many displays and projectors with 60Hz refresh rates can show up to 60fps; higher refresh-rate devices can show 60fps with potential for smoother motion or frame interpolation, but only if the source provides 60 distinct frames.

Tearing and frame pacing can affect perceived smoothness; technologies such as vertical sync or adaptive sync help align frame output with the display.

60fps remains a common target in gaming for responsiveness, while higher frame rates (120fps, 240fps) are pursued on modern hardware for even smoother motion.