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title: "Motion Hover Trails"
canonical_url: "https://framerhub.io/components/motion-hover-trails"
last_updated: "2026-06-15T14:46:30.253Z"
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## Image Trails Hover Effect

Motion Hover Trails generates multiple trailing copies of your image that follow the cursor with staggered timing, creating a mesmerizing trail effect that captivates your visitors.

## Features

**Trail Effect**
Creates multiple copies of your image that follow the cursor with staggered timing, producing a fluid motion trail that responds to cursor movement.

**Amount Control**
Adjust the number of trailing images from 1 to 20, creating anything from a subtle double image to a dramatic cascading trail.

**Duration Control**
Fine-tune the animation timing to control how quickly or slowly the trail follows the cursor.

**Full Customization**
Comprehensive styling controls for titles, subtitles, colors, fonts, padding, borders, shadows, and more.

## Use Cases

**Portfolio Showcases** — Display project thumbnails with mesmerizing hover reveals that highlight your creative work.

**Product Galleries** — Make e-commerce product images come alive with flowing trail interactions.

**Hero Sections** — Create memorable landing page headers with dynamic, cursor-following imagery.

**Art & Creative Sites** — Add a dreamy, artistic visual effect perfect for creative portfolios.

![Motion Hover Trails Preview](/framerhub/img/components/control/motion-hover-trails.jpg)

## How to Use

### Installation

**VIDEO PLACEHOLDER: Installation Tutorial**

1. Log in to your account at framerhub.io
2. Navigate to framerhub.io/dashboard
3. Find Motion Hover Trails in your Recent Purchases
4. Click the "Copy" button
5. Open your Framer project
6. Paste the component anywhere on your canvas (Cmd/Ctrl + V)

### Customization

The component offers extensive customization through grouped property controls:

**Title Styles**

- Font (extended controls for size, weight, line height, letter spacing, alignment)
- Color & Hover Color
- Background, Padding, Border, Radius, Shadow

**Subtitle Styles**

- Same comprehensive options as title styles

**Image Settings**

- Image source via ResponsiveImage
- Sizing mode: Cover, Contain, or Custom dimensions

**Effect Settings**

- Amount: Number of trailing images (1-20)
- Duration: Trail animation timing (0-2s)

### Quick Tips

**Best Performance** — The WebGL renderer uses canvas mode optimization. Reduce Amount on mobile for optimal performance.

**Trail Length** — Lower Amount (3-5) for subtle effect, higher (10-20) for dramatic cascading trail.

**Duration Settings** — Lower duration (0.3) for snappy trails, higher (1.0+) for dreamy, flowing effect.

**Custom Content** — Use the Custom Items slot to replace default text with your own Framer components.

## License

**Single Use License** — Use in one client project with full commercial rights. No redistribution. 1 license = 1 client.

## Refund Policy

Due to the nature of our digital products, we are unable to offer refunds, but we're here to assist you with any questions or concerns!

## Why Designers Love This

Motion Hover Trails transforms ordinary hover interactions into mesmerizing experiences with its flowing trail effect. The Three.js-powered rendering ensures buttery-smooth animations while GSAP provides precise timing control.

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