Framer Introduces Squircles for Super-Smooth Corner Styling in December Update.

Framer has rolled out its December update with support for Squircles, a modern styling option that brings super-smooth corner rendering to the web design platform. The feature enables designers to create layers with the distinctive smooth corners seen in iOS app icons, buttons, and other interface elements.

Squircles differ from standard rounded corners by using a mathematical curve that produces a more visually pleasing result. Rather than a simple circular arc, squircles apply a superellipse formula that creates corners that feel smoother and more refined, matching the aesthetic Apple popularized across its ecosystem.

The update is available now through Framer's interface, though the company's updates page does not yet include detailed documentation on the feature's specific controls or implementation.

The addition reflects growing designer interest in matching the polish of native applications within web interfaces. Standard CSS border-radius creates circular corners that can appear harsh or mechanical at larger sizes. Squircles provide a middle ground between sharp corners and fully rounded edges.

Designers working on marketing sites, SaaS interfaces, and mobile-first web applications will likely find the most immediate use for the styling option. The effect is particularly noticeable on larger UI elements like cards, buttons, and hero sections where corner treatments significantly impact visual hierarchy.

Framer joins other design tools in supporting this styling approach. Figma has offered similar corner smoothing through plugins, while CSS specifications continue evolving to support more sophisticated corner rendering natively.

The December update arrives as Framer continues expanding its feature set for professional designers. Recent months have seen the platform add URL path translation for multilingual sites, Flow effects for interaction-driven animations, and enhanced on-page editing capabilities.

The company's updates page shows active development across multiple fronts. March will bring Bento Grid layouts and improved Stack sorting, while the platform recently introduced Auto Translate functionality and a new Holo shader for holographic gradient effects. Framer also teased a major product launch codenamed F1 coming in Q2 2026, though details remain under wraps.

For designers building with Framer, the Squircles addition represents another option for achieving design system consistency across projects. The feature is immediately available to all users through the platform's standard interface.