Advanced Embed Image Component for Framer

Advanced Embed Image

A lightweight, production-ready image component designed specifically for CMS integration and bandwidth optimization.

Load images directly from external URLs to dramatically reduce your Framer project's bandwidth usage and storage requirements. Perfect for content-heavy sites, CMS-driven projects, and teams working within hosting plan limits.

Key Features:

• Bandwidth Saver: Load images from external URLs instead of uploading to Framer, drastically reducing your site's bandwidth consumption and helping you stay within your hosting plan's limits
• CMS Ready: Seamlessly connect Image URL and Alt Text properties directly to your Framer CMS for dynamic content management
• Performance Optimized: Keeps your project file lightweight, leading to faster editor performance and quicker site deployment
• Stable & Predictable: Uses Fixed sizing mode for 100% reliable behavior with no edge cases or layout shifts
• Accessible: Built-in alt text support for better SEO performance and screen reader compatibility
• Fallback Support: Includes a default placeholder image when no URL is provided, ensuring consistent visual presentation

How to Use:

1. Place the component on your canvas and set your desired dimensions using Framer's sizing controls
2. In the properties panel, connect the Image URL field to your CMS or paste an external image URL
3. (Optional) Add Alt Text for accessibility and SEO benefits
4. To apply visual effects like shadows or borders, wrap the component in a standard Framer Frame and apply styles to the wrapper

Best For:

• CMS-driven websites with numerous images
• Projects approaching or exceeding bandwidth limits
• Teams managing images via external CDNs or image optimization services
• High-performance, lightweight web designs
• Content-heavy sites (blogs, portfolios, e-commerce)