What is Framer?
Framer is a JavaScript framework that makes creating realistic prototypes a breeze – complete with filters, spring physics and full 3D effects. Framer Generator is a desktop app that imports the resources and folder hierarchy from Photoshop files (Sketch coming soon). Import your design and immediately start to add interaction and animation.
Framer is a tool in the Mobile Prototyping & Interaction Design Tools category of a tech stack.
Framer is an open source tool with 5.8K GitHub stars and 475 GitHub forks. Here’s a link to Framer's open source repository on GitHub
Who uses Framer?
Companies
42 companies reportedly use Framer in their tech stacks, including Facebook, Twitter, and Stripe.
Developers
292 developers on StackShare have stated that they use Framer.
Framer Integrations
Figma, iOS, Sketch, Android OS, and macOS are some of the popular tools that integrate with Framer. Here's a list of all 9 tools that integrate with Framer.
Pros of Framer
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Framer's Features
- Generate assets out of Photoshop to set up new projects.
- Animate any layer in 3D space with spring physics and bezier curves.
- Hardware accelerated for high frame rates, based on CSS transforms.
- Works on desktop, mobile and tablets. Plays well with WebKit.
Framer Alternatives & Comparisons
What are some alternatives to Framer?
Sketch
Easily create complex shapes with our state-of-the-art vector boolean operations and take advantage of our extensive layer styles.
Figma
Figma is the first interface design tool with real-time collaboration. It keeps everyone on the same page. Focus on the work instead of fighting your tools.
InVision
InVision lets you create stunningly realistic interactive wireframes and prototypes without compromising your creative vision.
Adobe XD
A vector-based tool developed and published by Adobe Inc for designing and prototyping user experience for web and mobile apps.
Origami
Origami is a free toolkit for Quartz Composer—created by the Facebook Design team—that makes interactive design prototyping easy and doesn’t require programming.
