How animations and effects work in Framer

Motion, formerly known as Framer Motion, is a high-performance, open-source animation library that leverages JavaScript and React. In Framer, it enables users to create beautiful animations without writing code.

Key features of Motion in Framer

1. Hardware acceleration: Uses hardware-accelerated animations whenever possible for smoother, browser-native performance.

2. Layout animations: Seamlessly animates transitions between different states.

3. Gestures and interactions: Supports tap, drag, and hover gestures for natural-feeling interactive animations.

4. Optimized performance: Features such as optimized appear animations, deferred keyframe resolution, and native browser API integration ensure smooth playback.

Advanced customization for developers

For users who want more control over animations, Framer offers:

• Code Components: Build custom React components for use in Framer projects.

• Code Overrides: Modify or extend the behavior of existing Framer elements using JavaScript functions.

Both methods provide full access to the Motion for React API, enabling sophisticated animations and interactions. You can learn more here.

Additional resources

For more on animations and effects in Framer, explore these resources:

• Effects in Framer

• Troubleshooting animation issues

• Why aren’t effects working in my project?

• Reduced motion setting