Framer Motion is a versatile animation library for React that empowers developers to effortlessly create captivating and polished user interfaces with fluid animations and interactive components.
Framer Motion stands as a robust and user-friendly animation library meticulously crafted for React applications. By seamlessly integrating into your development workflow, it grants you the creative freedom to craft immersive user interfaces enriched with dynamic animations and engaging interactions. With its declarative syntax, Motion Values for physics-driven animations, pre-defined animation Variants, and support for layout transitions and user gestures, Framer Motion equips developers with the tools to transform static components into lively, responsive, and polished experiences. Whether you're a seasoned developer striving for intricate motion design or an aspiring creator seeking to infuse life into your UI, Framer Motion provides an intuitive pathway to crafting visually stunning and functionally engaging applications.
You can install Framer Motion using npm or yarn:
npm install framer-motionor
yarn add framer-motionUsing Framer Motion is straightforward. Import the necessary components and start creating animations right away. Here's a quick example of animating a simple element's opacity:
import { motion } from 'framer-motion'
const App = () => {
return (
<motion.div
initial={{ opacity: 0 }}
animate={{ opacity: 1 }}
exit={{ opacity: 0 }}
>
Welcome to Framer Motion!
</motion.div>
)
}-
Declarative Syntax: Framer Motion uses a declarative API to define animations, making it easy to understand and manage complex animations.
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Motion Values: Create animations with dynamic, physics-based values that respond to user input and interaction.
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Variants: Define reusable animation variants for consistent and efficient animations across your application.
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Layout Animations: Animate layout changes with ease, ensuring smooth transitions for your UI elements.
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Gestures: Incorporate user gestures like dragging, hovering, and tapping into your animations.
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SVG Animation: Bring SVG graphics to life with intricate animations and transitions.
For in-depth information and usage instructions, please refer to the official documentation.
Explore a variety of animation examples in the Framer Motion Examples Gallery. These examples cover a wide range of animation techniques and use cases.
We welcome contributions from the community! If you'd like to contribute to Framer Motion, please read our Contribution Guidelines for detailed information on how to get involved.
Framer Motion is open-source software licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more information.