- May 31
- 4 min read
Updated: Jun 6
Framer has become one of the most powerful tools for building modern websites, especially for designers who want flexibility, animation control, and a smooth visual workflow. But despite the growth of Framer CMS, one limitation has continued to affect content-driven websites:
Native CMS slideshow functionality still feels limited.
Most carousel solutions either require complicated setups, lack proper CMS integration, or fail to feel truly native inside the Framer ecosystem.
That is where CMS Slideshow Pro comes in.
CMS Slideshow Pro is a powerful and highly customizable slideshow component built specifically for Framer CMS collections. It transforms any Collection List into responsive slideshows, infinite carousels, or continuous marquee layouts with advanced controls and native-feeling interactions.

CMS Slideshow Pro
CMS Slideshow Pro is an advanced carousel component for Framer built for dynamic CMS collections.
Marketplace: CMS Slideshow Pro on Framer Marketplace
Live Demo: Explore the Live Demo
Built for Modern Framer Websites
CMS Slideshow Pro was designed for real-world Framer projects where flexibility, responsiveness, and advanced controls matter.
Whether you are building:
Portfolio websites
Blog layouts
Testimonials sections
Product showcases
Team member sections
Logo marquees
Featured content sliders
The component adapts seamlessly to modern responsive layouts.
Instead of manually creating slides or relying on complex workarounds, designers can simply connect a Framer Collection List and instantly generate dynamic CMS-powered slides.
Dynamic CMS Collection Support
The core functionality of CMS Slideshow Pro is its ability to work directly with Framer CMS collections.
Connect any Collection List and automatically transform CMS items into fully interactive slides.
This creates a much faster workflow for:
Dynamic content websites
Frequently updated pages
Content-driven layouts
Large CMS collections
without requiring external integrations or complex setup processes.
Infinite Looping
CMS Slideshow Pro includes seamless infinite looping support for smoother browsing experiences.
Unlike many traditional carousel components that feel repetitive or abrupt, the looping system is optimized for fluid interactions and stable performance.
This creates a more premium and polished user experience across both desktop and mobile devices.
Continuous Marquee Mode
One of the standout features is Continuous Marquee Mode.
This mode allows slides to auto-scroll infinitely in a smooth continuous motion, making it ideal for:
Logo marquees
Testimonials
Product showcases
Brand partnerships
Featured content strips
Modern landing page sections
The direction and speed can be fully customized directly from the property controls.
Responsive Multi-Item Layouts
CMS Slideshow Pro supports fully responsive multi-item layouts.
Display multiple slides per view while maintaining:
Consistent spacing
Responsive sizing
Flexible alignment
Smooth overflow behavior
Designers can customize:
Items per view
Gap spacing
Padding
Alignment
Clipping behavior
Border radius
This allows the slideshow to integrate naturally into almost any website layout.
Drag & Swipe Interactions
The component includes support for:
Mouse dragging
Touch gestures
Swipe navigation
Interactions are optimized for both desktop and mobile devices to create intuitive browsing experiences.
This makes content exploration feel significantly more natural compared to static slider implementations.
Advanced Arrow Controls
Navigation controls are fully customizable.
CMS Slideshow Pro includes:
Flexible arrow positioning
Grouped arrow layouts
Hover fade effects
Custom sizing
Radius controls
Color customization
Offset positioning
These controls allow designers to match slideshow navigation with their brand system and website aesthetic.
Smart Pagination Dots
The component also includes highly customizable pagination indicators with multiple styles including:
Circle
Pill
Dash
Ring
Square
Diamond
Additional controls include:
Active state styling
Dot spacing
Opacity controls
Blur effects
Visibility limiting
Animation presets
This creates a much more refined slideshow experience compared to standard carousel indicators.
Fade Edge Masking
CMS Slideshow Pro includes fade edge masking functionality for creating more immersive slideshow presentations.
Fade masking works especially well for:
Marquee layouts
Large galleries
Horizontal content strips
Premium landing page sections
The fade effect can be customized directly through the property controls.
Custom Transition Support
The component supports Framer transition controls for smooth motion customization.
Designers can adjust transitions to match the overall feel of their website without relying on external animation libraries or custom code solutions.
Keyboard Accessibility
Accessibility is an important part of modern web experiences.
CMS Slideshow Pro includes keyboard arrow navigation support to improve usability and accessibility across devices and interaction methods.
Built for Canvas and Published Sites
The component is optimized to work smoothly both:
Inside the Framer canvas
On live published websites
This creates a more reliable workflow during both the design and publishing stages.

Native-Feeling Controls
One of the primary goals behind CMS Slideshow Pro was creating a component that feels as close as possible to a native Framer component.
The property controls are carefully structured to provide:
Cleaner workflows
Better organization
Advanced customization
Faster setup
More intuitive editing
without overwhelming the designer experience.
Designed for Production Use
CMS Slideshow Pro is built for designers and teams who need:
Better CMS slideshow functionality
More advanced controls
Smoother interactions
Flexible layouts
Production-ready performance
all within the Framer ecosystem.
The goal was not just to create another slider component, but to create a CMS slideshow experience that feels stable, modern, responsive, and native to Framer.
Explore CMS Slideshow Pro
If you are building content-driven websites in Framer and need a more flexible slideshow solution, CMS Slideshow Pro provides advanced functionality while maintaining a clean and intuitive workflow.
Marketplace: Get CMS Slideshow Pro on Framer Marketplace
Live Demo: View the Live Demo








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