Framer is a web‑focused design platform that enables designers to build interactive prototypes and production‑ready websites directly in a visual editor. It automatically generates clean HTML, CSS, and React code with responsive layout controls, removing the need for separate development handoff. The tool also supports asset import from Figma or Sketch and collaboration features for teams.
Funding
$100M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Designers often need to translate visual mockups into functional, high‑fidelity web experiences, but the handoff to developers typically requires manual coding, leading to delays, inconsistencies, and a steep learning curve for non‑engineers.
Solution
Framer offers a web‑focused design platform that lets users create interactive prototypes and production‑ready websites directly from design files. The tool generates clean HTML, CSS, and React code in real time, eliminating the need for separate development handoff. Built‑in responsive layout controls ensure designs adapt to any screen size without additional effort. By combining visual design, interaction modeling, and code export in a single environment, Framer streamlines the workflow from concept to launch while maintaining performance standards.
Target Audience
The primary users are UI/UX designers, product designers, and front‑end teams in agencies or product companies who need to prototype and ship interactive web experiences without extensive hand‑coding.
Features
- Visual editor that supports drag‑and‑drop layout, animation, and component composition
- Automatic generation of production‑grade HTML, CSS, and React code with semantic markup
- Real‑time preview that syncs design changes to live browser rendering
- Responsive design tools including breakpoint management and fluid grids
- Integrated component library with customizable UI elements and state handling
- Direct import of design assets from popular tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch) preserving layers and vectors
- Collaboration features such as shared workspaces, comment threads, and version history
- Export options for code snippets, full project bundles, or embedding into existing codebases