Framer CMS Masonry Grid Component Development

Transform your Framer CMS collections and Gallery fields into stunning visual galleries with this high-performance masonry grid component, featuring an elegant lightbox viewer and extensive customization options.

🎯 Purpose & Objective

Create beautiful, Pinterest-style masonry layouts directly from your CMS collections. This component automatically arranges images in an optimal grid pattern with varying heights, creating visual interest while maintaining perfect alignment. Ideal for portfolios, photo galleries, product showcases, and any visual-heavy content.

🚀 High-Performance CMS Integration

Seamlessly connects to any Framer CMS Collection List

Works for both CMS collection lists and Gallery fields

Automatic data extraction from collection items

Smart image preloading for instant loading times

Optimized rendering with minimal re-renders

Handles large collections efficiently

🎨 Ultra-Customizable Masonry Grid

Choose between responsive or fixed column layouts

Adjustable gaps between images (0-100px)

Variable height options for dynamic visual rhythm

Keep original image aspect ratios or set custom heights

Customizable image corner radius

Multiple object-fit options (cover, contain, fill, scale-down)

Hover scale effects for interactive feedback

💡 Beautifully Designed Responsive Lightbox

Smooth, elegant lightbox overlay with customizable background

Navigation arrows for browsing through images

Keyboard support (arrow keys and ESC)

Customizable border radius for lightbox images

Pre-loading for seamless image transitions

Loading indicators for better user experience

Click-outside-to-close functionality

⚙️ How to Set It Up

Drop the component into your Framer project

Connect your CMS Collection List or Gallery collection to the component

Configure layout preferences (responsive vs fixed columns)

Adjust visual settings (gaps, heights, radius)

Enable/disable lightbox features as needed

Customize animation timings and hover effects ⚠️ Note that in preview mode, the lightbox might close automatically on first launch and you'll have to reclick on it. However it does not appear on live version so no worries 😊.

📱 Responsive Design Features

Automatically adjusts columns based on screen size

Mobile-optimized with 2-column layout

Tablet view with 3 columns

Desktop view with 4+ columns

Maintains perfect alignment across all breakpoints

⚡ Performance Optimizations

Smart image lazy loading by default

Optional eager loading for above-the-fold content

Efficient DOM updates using ResizeObserver

Memoized calculations to prevent unnecessary re-renders

Optimized event handlers with proper cleanup

🎭 Interactive Features

Smooth hover animations with customizable scale

Click-to-open lightbox functionality

Keyboard navigation support

Touch-friendly on mobile devices

Customizable transition durations

💼 Perfect Use Cases

Photography portfolios

Product galleries

Team member showcases

Real estate listings

Art exhibitions

Social media feeds

Blog post galleries

Event photo collections

This component combines the power of Framer's CMS with modern web design patterns to create engaging, professional galleries that load fast and look beautiful on any device.

⚠️ Commercial use restrictions : * - Sharing with third parties who haven't bought the component on Framer Marketplace, nor on LemonSqueezy's Framer Master's account is PROHIBITED

* - Use of this component in templates, direct resell or shared link without payment is strictly PROHIBITED

Refund policy : Because this is a digital product, all sales are considered final. Once you complete your purchase, you'll get instant access to the Framer component. Since digital items can't be returned, we're not able to offer refunds, exchanges, or cancellations. Refunds are only issued in cases of duplicate charges. Please make sure to review the features and preview materials before buying. If you're unsure or have any questions, feel free to reach out — we're happy to help before you commit.

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