BPM Tap Tempo & Frame Sync
Tap with your mouse or hit the Spacebar to calculate music BPM in real time. Automatically converts beats into exact frame counts for After Effects, Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve.
Fast, lively (EDM, house, commercial trailers)
Video Editor Timeline Sync (Frames at 120 BPM)
Exact frame intervals for syncing video cuts, keyframes, transitions, and text animations in After Effects and Premiere Pro.
| Musical Division | Duration (ms) | 24 FPS | 25 FPS (PAL) | 29.97 / 30 FPS | 60 FPS | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Bar (4 Beats) Whole Note | 2000 ms | 48 fr | 50 fr | 60 fr | 120 fr | |
1/2 Bar (2 Beats) Half Note | 1000 ms | 24 fr | 25 fr | 30 fr | 60 fr | |
1 Beat (Quarter) 1/4 Note (Main Beat) | 500 ms | 12 fr | 12.5 fr | 15 fr | 30 fr | |
1/2 Beat (Eighth) 1/8 Note | 250 ms | 6 fr | 6.3 fr | 7.5 fr | 15 fr | |
1/4 Beat (Sixteenth) 1/16 Note (Fast Cut) | 125 ms | 3 fr | 3.1 fr | 3.8 fr | 7.5 fr |
How to Sync Video Cuts to Music Beats
Tap to the Beat
Play your background music and tap the big button (or tap Spacebar) 4 to 8 times in rhythm to detect the song tempo.
Read Frame Counts
Check the table below for your project frame rate (24fps cinema, 25fps PAL, or 30/60fps web) to see the exact number of frames per beat.
Set Timeline Markers
Copy the frame intervals and use them to place cuts, zoom hits, and motion graphics transitions directly on the beat.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many taps are needed for an accurate BPM measurement?
Generally, tapping 4 to 8 consecutive beats gives an accuracy within ±1 BPM. Our algorithm calculates a rolling weighted average across your last 16 taps to eliminate human timing jitter.
How is BPM converted to video frames?
The formula is: Frames = (60 / BPM) × FPS. For example, at 120 BPM in a 24 FPS sequence: each beat is 0.5 seconds, which equals exactly 12 frames.
Can I use this on mobile devices?
Yes! The giant tap pad is fully touch-optimized with high-precision timestamp handling on iOS and Android devices.
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