A mathematically defined curve used in vector graphics and animation, controlled by anchor points and handles that determine its shape. Understanding bezier curves helps create smooth, natural-feeling animations and custom easing functions. Framer’s animation curves use bezier mathematics to control the acceleration and deceleration of motion.

The rate of change in an animation over time, controlling acceleration and deceleration for natural-feeling motion. Linear easing feels mechanical while ease-out mimics physical objects slowing from friction. Framer provides preset easing curves and custom bezier options to fine-tune animation feel. See Mastering transitions and easing in Framer.

A type of animation that creates fluid, continuous motion between states or along scroll, often used for page transitions. Flow effects add polish and help users maintain context during navigation. Framer's transitions support various flow effects between pages and component states.

Motion.dev, previously called Framer Motion, is a high-performance animation library for React and JavaScript. The old name still appears in tutorials and search results, but current documentation and packages use Motion.dev.

If you are building a website in Framer, you do not need to install Motion or write Framer Motion code. Framer has Motion-powered animation tools built into the canvas, so you can create polished animations visually: appear effects, scroll animations, hover and tap states, transitions, and component variants. That gives you Framer Motion-style results without setting up npm, importing an animation library, or maintaining custom React animation code.

Bringing websites to life with animation in Framer

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If your goal is to build a website, start with Framer instead of reaching for animation code first. You can design the page, add motion, and publish from one visual workflow — then use custom code only when a project truly needs it.

Use Motion directly when you are building a custom React or JavaScript app and need code-level animation control. Use Framer when you want to design, animate, and publish a site visually.

To learn the no-code path, explore Framer’s Academy.

A point in an animation timeline that defines specific property values, with the software interpolating values between keyframes. Keyframe animation gives precise control over complex motion sequences. Understanding keyframes helps you create sophisticated animations in Framer's advanced motion tools.

A scrolling effect where background elements move slower than foreground elements, creating an illusion of depth. Parallax adds visual interest and engagement but can impact performance and cause motion sickness. Use parallax sparingly and provide reduced-motion alternatives for accessibility. See Creating parallax with Scroll Speed in Framer.