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title: "Stars Galaxy — Free Framer component · Best of Framer"
description: "Free Framer component · by Shivansh Arora · Backgrounds. Cinematic 3D starfield background"
canonical: "https://framer.elliotli.dev/component/stars-galaxy"
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# Stars Galaxy

Cinematic 3D starfield background

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## Summary

Cinematic 3D starfield background

## Description

It is a finely tuned, real-time starfield background built using HTML canvas for maximum performance and visual depth. Stars are rendered in 3D space with perspective scaling, smooth motion, optional trails, and subtle twinkling to create a cinematic space-travel effect.

The component supports cursor-driven parallax, adjustable focal depth, forward or reverse motion, and intelligent editor behavior to prevent unnecessary animation load while designing. Every parameter is exposed through Framer property controls, making it easy to adapt from calm ambient motion to high-energy hyperspace visuals.

Designed for modern web experiences, It works seamlessly as a full-screen background or embedded visual layer without layout interference.

### Key features

-   Real-time 3D starfield simulation
    
-   Canvas-based rendering for high performance
    
-   Adjustable star density and depth spread
    
-   Smooth forward or reverse fly-through motion
    
-   Optional motion trails for cinematic streaking
    
-   Twinkle modulation for organic star variation
    
-   Cursor-responsive parallax movement
    
-   Smart editor pause to reduce CPU usage
    

### Customizations possible

-   Number of stars for sparse or dense fields
    
-   Flight speed and direction (forward or reverse)
    
-   Spatial spread and focal depth control
    
-   Star size scaling and fade-in distance
    
-   Twinkle intensity for subtle or vivid motion
    
-   Trail strength for motion blur effects
    
-   Cursor follow toggle for interactive scenes
    
-   Background and star color customization
    

### Best use cases

-   Hero section backgrounds
    
-   Sci-fi or tech landing pages
    
-   SaaS or startup websites
    
-   Interactive portfolio backdrops
    
-   Game or metaverse concepts
    
-   Ambient motion layers behind UI
    

### Best practices

-   Use lower speeds and subtle trails for ambient backgrounds.
    
-   Increase focal depth and speed for dramatic hero sections.
    
-   Disable cursor following for calm, editorial layouts.
    
-   Keep star count balanced to maintain performance on low-power devices.
    
-   Works best when placed behind minimal UI for visual clarity.
    

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## Details

- **Author**: Shivansh Arora
- **Published**: 2026-02-23
- **Updated**: 2026-02-23
- **Added**: 2026-02-05
- **Categories**: Backgrounds

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