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DATASHEET // FLOWFRAMES
Flowframes
Free RIFE-based frame interpolation.
FREE4–8 GB VRAMRuns locally
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HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS //
Runs locally · Entry GPU (6–8 GB)
Min VRAM
4 GB
Rec. VRAM
8 GB
Min RAM
8 GB
Rec. RAM
16 GB
Disk
5 GB
GPU class
Entry GPU
CUDA or NCNN-VulkanNo Apple SiliconGPU Required
NCNN-Vulkan path works on AMD/Intel GPUs.
[ EDITORIAL PICK ]
Why we recommend Flowframes
- Open source
Source is public — you can audit it, fork it, and you'll never lose access to your workflows if Flowframes the company changes direction.
- Runs on 4 GB
Fits on entry-level cards (GTX 1660, RTX 3050, RTX 4060). Rare for this category.
- Beginner-friendly
You don't need to read a paper before getting your first result — sensible defaults and a quick install.
[ EVIDENCE NOTE ]
Documentation-led datasheet
This page summarizes upstream documentation, release information, and editorially reviewed catalogue fields. It is not presented as a hands-on benchmark. Verify changing requirements at the official project; report stale data through our corrections channel.
AT-A-GLANCE SIGNALS //
DERIVED FROM THIS PAGE'S DATA- Install difficultyStandard
A standard local install — download, install dependencies, point at your GPU.
- Hardware comfortEntry-level
Fits on 4 GB cards — GTX 1660 / RTX 3050 territory.
- EcosystemOpen source
Source is public — auditable and forkable, no vendor lock.
- VerificationAgeing
123 days since the last catalogue refresh — flagged for re-verification.
[ COMMUNITY GUIDES & WORKFLOWS ]
Tutorials & deep-dives for Flowframes
Hand-picked from YouTube, Reddit, GitHub, and the wider web. Each link goes straight to the source — we don't intercept or rewrite anything.
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What is Flowframes?
Free Windows GUI for RIFE / DAIN frame interpolation. Turn 24 fps into 60/120/240 fps using GPU-accelerated optical flow. Great free alternative to Topaz Apollo for interpolation.
Pros & cons
✓ PROS
- Excellent RIFE interpolation
- Free
- Simple UI
– CONS
- Windows-only realistically
- No upscaling — interpolation only
What's actually free?
Free. Donation-supported.
✓ Actually FreeNo SignupOpen SourceWatermark-Free