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- How-to
- Animate
- Circle
Guide
- How-to
- Animate
- Circle
Guide
- How-to
- Animate
- Circle
How to Easily Animate Elements in a Circle with Framer
Learn how to create smooth, circular animations in Framer. This guide shows you how to spin images or components in a fully customizable orbit—perfect for team showcases, logo reels, or interactive galleries.
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Table of contents
Getting started
Ever wanted to make your images or components spin smoothly in a circle? Whether you’re showing off profile images, logos, or any custom components.
Do I have the perfect thing for you? Yes.
Use the Circle Animator, simply copy it into your Framer project. You can toggle Preview to turn the animation on or off while you’re editing, which helps when positioning other elements.
Getting started
Ever wanted to make your images or components spin smoothly in a circle? Whether you’re showing off profile images, logos, or any custom components.
Do I have the perfect thing for you? Yes.
Use the Circle Animator, simply copy it into your Framer project. You can toggle Preview to turn the animation on or off while you’re editing, which helps when positioning other elements.
Getting started
Ever wanted to make your images or components spin smoothly in a circle? Whether you’re showing off profile images, logos, or any custom components.
Do I have the perfect thing for you? Yes.
Use the Circle Animator, simply copy it into your Framer project. You can toggle Preview to turn the animation on or off while you’re editing, which helps when positioning other elements.
Circle Animator Component.
Circle Animator Component.
Circle Animator Component.
Then, choose your Mode:
Images – upload your own set of images (like profile pictures or logos).
Components – connect any Framer components to make them spin.
If you’re in Components mode, you’ll find a Content section where you can add your elements, and a Count control to set how many appear in the circle.
Adjusting size and spacing
Next, head to the Sizing options.
You can decide whether your elements should have a Fixed size (all uniform) or Fit content (natural size). Then tweak the Width, Height, and Radius to control the overall circle size and spacing between items.
These settings alone can completely change the vibe—tight circles look dynamic and dense, while larger ones feel more airy and elegant.
Then, choose your Mode:
Images – upload your own set of images (like profile pictures or logos).
Components – connect any Framer components to make them spin.
If you’re in Components mode, you’ll find a Content section where you can add your elements, and a Count control to set how many appear in the circle.
Adjusting size and spacing
Next, head to the Sizing options.
You can decide whether your elements should have a Fixed size (all uniform) or Fit content (natural size). Then tweak the Width, Height, and Radius to control the overall circle size and spacing between items.
These settings alone can completely change the vibe—tight circles look dynamic and dense, while larger ones feel more airy and elegant.
Then, choose your Mode:
Images – upload your own set of images (like profile pictures or logos).
Components – connect any Framer components to make them spin.
If you’re in Components mode, you’ll find a Content section where you can add your elements, and a Count control to set how many appear in the circle.
Adjusting size and spacing
Next, head to the Sizing options.
You can decide whether your elements should have a Fixed size (all uniform) or Fit content (natural size). Then tweak the Width, Height, and Radius to control the overall circle size and spacing between items.
These settings alone can completely change the vibe—tight circles look dynamic and dense, while larger ones feel more airy and elegant.
The circle animator component properties in Framer.
The circle animator component properties in Framer.
The circle animator component properties in Framer.
Setting the motion
The magic happens in the Speed and Direction controls.
Speed changes how fast your elements rotate.
Direction lets you go clockwise or counter-clockwise.
A slower rotation can feel subtle and refined, while a faster one gives you that playful, interactive look.
Orientation and rotation styles
Here’s where you can get creative.
With Orientation, choose:
Fixed – elements rotate as they move around the circle.
Pin – elements stay upright while orbiting.
If you use Fixed orientation, you’ll get even more control:
Rotation – pick between Fixed angle, Radial, or Tangent to define how each element’s rotation behaves.
Angle – fine-tune their exact tilt or alignment.
Experimenting here is where the fun begins. You can create effects like a rotating gallery where each image turns naturally as it moves, or a logo reel that stays perfectly upright as it spins.
Bonus: Pause on hover
Want to make the animation feel more interactive? Use the On Hover control to pause the motion whenever someone hovers over it.
This tiny touch adds polish and makes your circle feel alive, reacting to the user’s movement instead of looping endlessly.
Why this component is awesome
The Circle Animator component is a perfect example of how easy Framer makes advanced animation.
In minutes, you can go from a static image gallery to an interactive, animated orbit—no complex code, no timeline headaches. It’s also fully customizable, so you can adapt it for:
Rotating testimonial photos
A team member showcase
A circular logo animation
A gallery of floating product images
Basically, if it looks better in motion, this component can make it happen.
Setting the motion
The magic happens in the Speed and Direction controls.
Speed changes how fast your elements rotate.
Direction lets you go clockwise or counter-clockwise.
A slower rotation can feel subtle and refined, while a faster one gives you that playful, interactive look.
Orientation and rotation styles
Here’s where you can get creative.
With Orientation, choose:
Fixed – elements rotate as they move around the circle.
Pin – elements stay upright while orbiting.
If you use Fixed orientation, you’ll get even more control:
Rotation – pick between Fixed angle, Radial, or Tangent to define how each element’s rotation behaves.
Angle – fine-tune their exact tilt or alignment.
Experimenting here is where the fun begins. You can create effects like a rotating gallery where each image turns naturally as it moves, or a logo reel that stays perfectly upright as it spins.
Bonus: Pause on hover
Want to make the animation feel more interactive? Use the On Hover control to pause the motion whenever someone hovers over it.
This tiny touch adds polish and makes your circle feel alive, reacting to the user’s movement instead of looping endlessly.
Why this component is awesome
The Circle Animator component is a perfect example of how easy Framer makes advanced animation.
In minutes, you can go from a static image gallery to an interactive, animated orbit—no complex code, no timeline headaches. It’s also fully customizable, so you can adapt it for:
Rotating testimonial photos
A team member showcase
A circular logo animation
A gallery of floating product images
Basically, if it looks better in motion, this component can make it happen.
Setting the motion
The magic happens in the Speed and Direction controls.
Speed changes how fast your elements rotate.
Direction lets you go clockwise or counter-clockwise.
A slower rotation can feel subtle and refined, while a faster one gives you that playful, interactive look.
Orientation and rotation styles
Here’s where you can get creative.
With Orientation, choose:
Fixed – elements rotate as they move around the circle.
Pin – elements stay upright while orbiting.
If you use Fixed orientation, you’ll get even more control:
Rotation – pick between Fixed angle, Radial, or Tangent to define how each element’s rotation behaves.
Angle – fine-tune their exact tilt or alignment.
Experimenting here is where the fun begins. You can create effects like a rotating gallery where each image turns naturally as it moves, or a logo reel that stays perfectly upright as it spins.
Bonus: Pause on hover
Want to make the animation feel more interactive? Use the On Hover control to pause the motion whenever someone hovers over it.
This tiny touch adds polish and makes your circle feel alive, reacting to the user’s movement instead of looping endlessly.
Why this component is awesome
The Circle Animator component is a perfect example of how easy Framer makes advanced animation.
In minutes, you can go from a static image gallery to an interactive, animated orbit—no complex code, no timeline headaches. It’s also fully customizable, so you can adapt it for:
Rotating testimonial photos
A team member showcase
A circular logo animation
A gallery of floating product images
Basically, if it looks better in motion, this component can make it happen.
