Previewing your site
Learn how to preview your website and test interactions before publishing.
Preview mode lets you view your site as visitors will see it, helping you verify layouts, responsiveness, and interactions before publishing.
Open preview mode
To preview your site from the Canvas:
Click the Play button in the top-left corner of the editor.
Alternatively, press
⌘ Pon macOS orCtrl + Pon Windows.
The preview opens in a separate preview mode where you can interact with your site and test its behavior.
To exit preview mode:
Click the Close button, or
Press
Esc

Test responsiveness
While in preview mode, resize the viewport to see how your site adapts to different screen sizes.
This allows you to:
Verify responsive layouts
Test breakpoint behavior
Check content alignment across devices
Previewing at different viewport sizes helps identify layout issues before publishing.
Preview a specific breakpoint
You can preview a page using the currently selected breakpoint.
Select the breakpoint on the Canvas.
Click the Preview icon.
The preview opens using the selected breakpoint width, making it easier to test a specific device layout.
For example, if you select the Tablet breakpoint before opening the preview, the preview will match the tablet width.
Note: Custom code added through Settings will not appear in the preview. These changes are only visible on the published site.
FAQ
How do I preview a page in Framer?
Click the play button at the top left of any page or use the shortcut: ⌘ + P (macOS) or CTRL + P (Windows).
How can I test different breakpoints or device sizes in preview mode?
In preview mode, resize the viewport to test your page’s responsiveness and breakpoints. To preview a specific page or breakpoint, select the preview icon on any element in the Canvas. For example, select the Tablet breakpoint on the Canvas, then click the preview icon. The preview will match the breakpoint width.
Will custom code added through Settings appear in the preview?
Custom code added through Settings will not appear in the preview. These changes are only visible on the published site.
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