Frame rate

FPS (Frames Per Second) is how many frames are displayed per second by a video device. Frames are still pictures that when sequence together form a fluid animation that is the basis for all moving media.

High and Low FPS

 * Low
 * Game will appear choppy
 * Looks more like a slide show than a video
 * Frequent skipping


 * High
 * Smooth animation
 * Very little or no visible frame skip

Increasing your FPS

 * Turn down your render distance (default Shortcut Key: F; You can also press ESC and change it under options.)
 * Set in game graphics from Fancy to Fast
 * Do not run other programs while Minecraft is open

Third party methods
These mods are not guaranteed to work, and can contain malicious files, or corrupt your Minecraft program, be careful when downloading and installing.
 * Optimine- a mod downloadable from, but not recommended if you do not know how to add mods to your MC program.
 * There are also guides available on how to manually increase FPS by editing various files in your system.