Parallax is the fastest way to make a flat Framer page feel dimensional — background layers that drift slower than foreground copy, images that scale as you scroll, carousels that gain depth from viewport position. Framer’s built-in Scroll Speed effect covers simple two-layer depth, but cinematic editorial sections, sliced-image heroes, and CMS-driven sliders still need a dedicated framer parallax component with tuned physics and property controls.
This list ranks ten scroll and parallax components you can install from the Framer marketplace today. Every pick works with current Framer in 2026, has a live demo, and comes from an identifiable creator — one free and nine paid, so you can prototype depth on a budget and upgrade when a launch brief calls for full-screen storytelling.
Scroll Slideshow — Cinematic scroll-driven image slideshow with Ken Burns parallax
by Aidan Looker
Scroll Slideshow turns vertical scroll into a full-viewport editorial reel: full-bleed backgrounds crossfade between sections while Ken Burns parallax adds subtle scale and drift to each image. Staggered blur-to-sharp text reveals, animated statistics, CTA buttons, and a progress rail give you a complete case-study section without wiring sticky frames or manual variants. Five theme presets plus granular controls for scroll distance, transition style, and Ken Burns intensity make it the strongest all-in-one parallax section for launch pages at 9 USD.
- Best for
- Agency portfolios, real estate showcases, and brand storytelling pages
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Scroll Parallax — Multi-layer feature showcase with scroll-linked parallax depth
by Aidan Looker
Scroll Parallax is a section component built around stacked layers that move at different rates as the user scrolls — the classic foreground, midground, and background relationship without manually tuning Scroll Speed on a dozen frames. Property controls let you dial intensity, spacing, and content layout from the canvas, which keeps handoff clean when a client wants to swap copy or imagery after launch. At 14 USD it is the go-to when a feature grid needs more dimension than native effects can deliver in an afternoon.
- Best for
- SaaS feature sections and product marketing pages that need layered depth without custom code
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Parallax Slider — CMS-ready infinite slider with real-time viewport parallax
by Mohd Mehraj
Parallax Slider combines an infinite horizontal loop with lerp-based motion and viewport-position parallax on each slide — images and videos scale and shift depth as they move through the frame. CMS binding for titles, media, and links means new portfolio pieces appear automatically, while drag, swipe, and scroll-wheel control cover desktop and mobile equally. At 12 USD it is the best CMS-first parallax slider when your content changes weekly and the motion must stay smooth under load.
- Best for
- Dynamic portfolio strips and product galleries fed by Framer CMS
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Carousel Parallax — Infinite 3D carousel with parallax depth and glassmorphic overlays
by Aidan Looker
Carousel Parallax wraps an infinite horizontal deck in a parallax depth effect — cards shift smoothly as they traverse the viewport, and a 3D Bend mode curves the entire track into a concave or convex arc with adjustable perspective. Glassmorphic info overlays, custom cursors, and drag plus scroll-wheel navigation make it feel closer to a campaign microsite than a standard slider. At 14 USD it is the premium pick when flat carousels fail to match a brand’s visual ambition.
- Best for
- Fashion lookbooks, product showcases, and portfolio galleries that need editorial carousel motion
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ParallaxSlider Pro — Infinite parallax slider with minimap navigation
by Hamim Reza
ParallaxSlider Pro delivers an infinite parallax slider with a minimap that shows position across a large image set — valuable when a photographer or agency portfolio runs ten or more full-bleed slides. Parallax intensity, smooth scrolling, and drag interaction are exposed in the property panel, so you get cinematic motion without writing Framer Motion hooks. At 10 USD it sits between budget scroll carousels and premium 3D decks, making it a strong default for image-heavy pages that still need wayfinding.
- Best for
- Long image decks and case study galleries where users need orientation across many slides
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Sliced Scroll — Vertical image slices that scroll at different speeds for hero depth
Sliced Scroll splits one hero image into vertical strips and animates each slice at a different scroll speed — creating a striking parallax effect from a single upload rather than a multi-layer composition. Controls cover slice count, parallax intensity, pattern direction, seamless versus glass modes, and reverse parallax for creative direction changes. At 5 USD it is the most affordable way to get a memorable hero parallax on agency sites where budget is tight but the first screen must impress.
- Best for
- Hero headers and landing pages that need a bold parallax effect from a single image
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Scroll Carousel — Vertical scroll drives a horizontal carousel with built-in parallax
Scroll Carousel maps vertical page scroll to fluid horizontal carousel motion with a natural parallax effect on each card — no sticky positioning or layout hacks required. Infinite looping, video support, and lightweight performance make it easy to drop into existing page flow without restructuring sections. At 5 USD it is the best value when you want scroll-linked horizontal storytelling on portfolios and editorial sites without rebuilding the page around a sticky frame.
- Best for
- Case study indexes and editorial layouts that convert page scroll into horizontal motion
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Parallax ScrollText — Depth-based scrolling text carousel with parallax typography
by Frame Craft
Parallax ScrollText applies parallax depth to scrolling typography — phrases and lines move at different rates as the user scrolls, creating a text carousel effect that reads as premium editorial rather than static copy. It complements image-heavy parallax sections when a launch page needs a bold typographic moment with the same dimensional language. At 15 USD it is the typography counterpart to image parallax components, worth the spend on brand sites where words carry as much weight as visuals.
- Best for
- Manifesto pages, brand statements, and editorial headlines that move in layered depth
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Quick comparison
| Component | Price | Type | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scroll Slideshow | 9 USD | Paid | Full-viewport cinematic scroll storytelling |
| Scroll Parallax | 14 USD | Paid | Multi-layer feature showcases with depth |
| Parallax Slider | 12 USD | Paid | CMS-driven infinite parallax sliders |
| Carousel Parallax | 14 USD | Paid | 3D infinite carousels with parallax depth |
| ParallaxSlider Pro | 10 USD | Paid | Long image decks with minimap navigation |
| Sliced Scroll | 5 USD | Paid | Single-image hero parallax via vertical slices |
| Scroll Carousel | 5 USD | Paid | Scroll-to-horizontal carousel with parallax |
| Parallax ScrollText | 15 USD | Paid | Depth-driven scrolling typography |
| Parallax scroll | 10 USD | Paid | Split-image infinite parallax scroll sections |
| Image Scroll Gallery | Free | Free | Scroll-linked horizontal image galleries |
Parallax scroll — Split-image parallax scroll with infinite loop
by Nora
Parallax scroll by Nora splits imagery into scroll-driven parallax layers with an infinite loop — the section keeps moving without a hard stop at the last frame. The split-scroll pattern creates depth from paired or segmented visuals that drift at different rates, which reads well on fashion, photography, and creative agency sites. At 10 USD it fills the gap between native Scroll Speed tweaks and full cinematic slideshow components when you need a dedicated parallax section with loop continuity.
- Best for
- Creative portfolios and lookbook sections with continuous parallax motion
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Image Scroll Gallery — Interactive scroll-linked horizontal image gallery
Image Scroll Gallery links vertical page scroll to horizontal image motion — a pattern that creates parallax-like depth when images move through the viewport at a different rate than surrounding copy. As a free install it is the sensible first step for teams testing whether scroll-linked galleries improve engagement before buying premium slideshow or carousel components. Pair it with native Scroll Speed on background layers for a credible depth effect at zero cost.
- Best for
- Marketing sites and portfolios that need scroll-driven galleries without a component budget
How to choose the right Framer parallax component
Match the motion pattern to the content. Full-viewport editorial stories need Scroll Slideshow or Scroll Parallax. CMS-driven image strips belong on Parallax Slider. Single hero images shine with Sliced Scroll. Horizontal scroll-from-vertical-page motion fits Scroll Carousel or Image Scroll Gallery.
Start free, then upgrade one section. Image Scroll Gallery costs nothing and validates whether scroll-linked motion fits your layout. Invest in one premium section component — Scroll Slideshow at 9 USD or Sliced Scroll at 5 USD — rather than stacking three paid parallax blocks on the same page.
Watch performance on mobile. Parallax multiplies paint work on lower-end devices. Test sliced heroes and infinite carousels on real phones, enable reduced-motion preferences where components support them, and avoid running two heavy scroll effects in the same viewport.
Prefer CMS-ready picks for living content. Parallax Slider auto-syncs with Framer CMS collections. Static image sets can use Scroll Carousel, ParallaxSlider Pro, or Carousel Parallax without CMS binding overhead.
Our top pick for most Framer builders
If you install one parallax component, make it Scroll Slideshow when the brief calls for full-screen editorial storytelling — Ken Burns parallax, crossfades, and typography reveals in one section at 9 USD. For CMS portfolios that update frequently, Parallax Slider at 12 USD is the better default. When budget is zero, start with Image Scroll Gallery and add native Scroll Speed on background layers before buying anything else.
Browse Framer templates on yoframer for launch-ready starting points, or read our animation components roundup for scroll morphing and text motion that pairs well with parallax sections. More resource roundups live on the Resources hub.
Updated June 2026. We refresh this list as notable scroll and parallax components ship, reprice, or go stale.