Can I update my portfolio after export?

Yes. The exported code is standard HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Open it in any code editor or AI tool like Cursor or Claude, make your changes, and re-deploy. To add a new project, duplicate an existing project card in the HTML and swap the content. No need to touch Framer again unless you want a full redesign.

Will my animations still work?

CSS animations and transitions are preserved in the export. Framer's scroll-based animations and complex interactions are converted to JavaScript equivalents. Simple hover effects, fade-ins, and page transitions carry over cleanly. For very complex Framer Motion sequences, some manual tweaking may be needed.

What's the total cost?

Framer free tier ($0) + FramerExport ($10.99 per site, introductory offer for first 25 people only) + free hosting on Vercel, Netlify, or Cloudflare Pages ($0) + domain name (~$12/year). Total first year: under $23. Every year after that: just the domain renewal at $12. Compare that to $120-360/year on Framer hosting alone.

Framer Portfolio: Build It, Export It, Own It Forever

The Problem

Designers build beautiful portfolios in Framer, then pay $10–30/month to keep them live. Over 3 years that's $360–1,080 for what is just a static site. Your work deserves to exist on the internet without a recurring bill attached to it.

I designed a portfolio for my solo agency and the monthly hosting cost is more than some of my clients pay for their entire web presence.

– r/webdesign (84 upvotes)

The Real Cost

$360+

3 years on Framer Basic

$10.99

One-time export

$0/yr

Free hosting forever

3 Steps to Own Your Portfolio

Build in Framer

Use the free tier or start from any template. Design your pages: hero, project grid, about, contact. Publish your site so it has a live URL.

Export to code

Paste your Framer URL into FramerExport. Preview the result. Download a clean ZIP of HTML, CSS & JS. $10.99 per site (first 25 only).

Deploy free

Drag your ZIP into Vercel, Netlify, or Cloudflare Pages. Connect your custom domain. Done. Your portfolio is live at $0/month.

Free Framer portfolio template. Just export it and you own the code forever. No more monthly fees for a page that barely changes.

– r/framer (106 upvotes, 47 comments)

What Makes a Great Portfolio

✓
Fast load time
Exported sites are 10x lighter than Framer-hosted versions. No runtime framework overhead.
✓
Custom domain
$12/yr from any registrar. Point it at your free host. No Framer plan required.
✓
Mobile responsive
All responsive breakpoints are preserved from your Framer design. Nothing breaks.
✓
No "Powered by Framer" badge
Your portfolio, your brand. Clean footer, no third-party branding.
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Full SEO control
Edit meta tags, titles, and descriptions directly in the HTML. No platform limitations.

What's the best portfolio website you've ever seen? The ones that load instantly and let the work speak for itself.

– r/web_design (105 upvotes)

After You Export

Update your work

Open the exported files in any code editor or AI tool like Cursor or Claude. Add new projects by duplicating a card in the HTML and swapping images and text. No coding knowledge required. AI handles it.

Add a contact form

Drop in Formspree (free, 50 submissions/month). Two lines of HTML. Potential clients can reach you without you paying for a form plugin.

Export your portfolio. Own it forever.

One-time export. Free hosting. Your work, your rules.

Export Your Portfolio

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The exported code is standard HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Open it in any code editor or use an AI tool like Cursor or Claude to make changes in plain English. To add a new project, duplicate an existing project card in the HTML and swap the content. No need to touch Framer again unless you want a full redesign.

CSS animations and transitions are preserved. Framer's scroll-based animations and interactions are converted to JavaScript equivalents. Hover effects, fade-ins, and page transitions carry over cleanly. For very complex Framer Motion sequences, some manual tweaking may be needed.

Framer free tier ($0) + FramerExport ($10.99 per site, first 25 only) + free hosting ($0) + domain name (~$12/year). Total first year: under $23. Every year after: just the $12 domain renewal. Compare that to $120–360/year on Framer hosting alone.