#Productivity

Automates split-screen layouts from timeline clips in AE and Premiere.

FontMixer

Merge up to 100 fonts into one file for use across Adobe apps.

Fast HSB Color

HSB/HSL color sliders for After Effects without the color picker popup

Expression Kit

Browse and apply 140 ready-to-use AE expressions with live preview.

Effect Remover Pro

Remove, hide, and manage After Effects effects instantly.

Control LMFX

Manage layers and effects across compositions from one panel.

Anchor Point Mover

Reposition anchor points without breaking keyframes or animations

Motion Studio

Professional animation toolkit with 80+ tools for After Effects workflows

Anchor Point Mover

Adjust anchor points across multiple layers while preserving animations

Global Renamer

Batch rename layers and assets in After Effects

Looper

Create seamless loops and boomerang animations with one click

Keyframe Copy

Copy animation timing and keyframe values across layers in one click

Keyframe Easing

Apply smooth easing curves to multiple keyframes in one click

Blending Modes

Apply common blending modes with one click, no dropdown menus

Textlab Pro

Analyze, batch edit, and style text across After Effects projects

AEtoGSAP

Export After Effects animations as GSAP code for web deployment

LingoFlip

Translate After Effects projects into 100+ languages with one click

Universal Template AutoFill

Fill complex After Effects templates in one panel with bulk text, media, and

STRUCTURA

Organize messy After Effects projects into professional hierarchies

Number Maker

Animate counters, timers, and value displays in After Effects

QuickOpen

Open and save projects with one-click access to 30 project slots

AutoCaption

Generate styled captions from audio using speech recognition

Frankenstein Finder

Project navigator that maps nested compositions and isolates layers

ReColor

Reveal and update all layer colors in your project via hex or picker

Fractal Noise Browser

Browse 200+ noise presets with thumbnails and animated previews

Noise & Textures

Project Font Pro

Replace fonts across After Effects projects with filters for layers and styles

Claude Scripter

Generate and run ExtendScript code in After Effects using natural language

ChronoKeys

Sync keyframes to layer durations for dynamic timing adjustments

Quick Parent PRO

Link and unlink layers instantly with one-click parenting

expressCode

Edit After Effects expressions with VS Code editor features

SoundBox

Add, preview, and edit sound effects from a dockable panel

Social Exporter

Export compositions to multiple social media formats in one click

Linkup

In-app browser with AI integration and direct-to-timeline downloads

Doppler

Syncs music streaming apps with After Effects timeline playback

Shifter 3

Staircase clips and keyframes with custom easing in Pr and AE

Stock Link Extractor

Export stock footage URLs from your project to TXT and XLS files in one click

aiVideoGen

Generate AI video from text or image prompts inside After Effects

aiImageGen

Generate AI images from text prompts directly inside After Effects

Colorama Browser

Browse and apply 350+ Colorama gradients with visual thumbnails

Orbit Script

Add orbital animation to any layer with keyframeable radius and speed controls

Compstronaut

Browser-style back and forward navigation for After Effects compositions

Text Scatter

Split text into words or characters, randomize, and organize layouts

SpotifyCtrl

Control Spotify directly from After Effects, premium accounts only

Easify 3

Graph editor for easing keyframe animations in Premiere Pro and After Effects

AE Notepad 2

Take timestamped notes and todos inside After Effects and Premiere Pro

Wonder Panel Pro

Create layers, render, and manage colors with one-click toolbar actions

Batch Shot

Batch export PNG screenshots from video clips in the Project panel

PathLink

Transfer paths and text between Illustrator and After Effects

Maskform 2

Transform mask paths with numerical precision and motion path support

Hugly

Obfuscate expressions to protect your work or beautify them for clarity

Bento

Generate random or uniform bento box grid layouts in After Effects

Control Groups

Group layers and bookmarks with keyboard shortcuts for instant recall

Portal

View your master comp while editing nested pre-comps in After Effects

MotionSpice

Apply pre-built motion graphics animations with one click

PathPrep

Convert parametric shapes to Bezier paths and bake transforms

States

Save snapshots of layers and animations to switch between design versions

LutLens

Applies 600+ color grading LUTs to After Effects compositions

Random Roller

Randomize layer selection, groups, and order for controlled chaos

AE GPT

Write After Effects expressions using natural language with AI models

Add Time

Inject time into projects, moving keyframes and adjusting comp durations

Hextractor

Extract hex color codes from text, layers, or images into palettes

SplitGrid

Create split screens, video grids, and dividers with automatic layout

Multi-Cam Edit Pro for After Effects

Automates multi-camera editing using Premiere Pro transcript timecodes

AE Purger

Clears cache and purges RAM in After Effects

Select Every Other Layer

Select layers by intervals or ranges using keyboard shortcuts

Smart Marker

Quick marker creation, movement, and snapping in After Effects

EDL Importer

Import EDL files from editing software with automatic media linking

AutoCollapse

Collapse transformations across all layers to prevent vector pixelation

Coati

Changes null layer source size to match your composition scale

Packer

Organize After Effects project layers into folders with one click

PS Shape to AE Shape

Converts Photoshop shape layers to editable After Effects vector shapes

ap_batch_relinker

Relink missing footage by scanning a new root folder and normalizing filenames

RenderQ

Batch queue renders with custom output modules in one click

Ease Sync

Sync easing across animations with a single click

MonkeySauce

Automate sound effect syncing with markers and precomps

ColorFlow

Manage colors and labels in After Effects with custom palettes

Super Sweeper

Sort After Effects projects by file type and eliminate folder clutter

SuffixSlayer

Remove frame number suffixes from individual After Effects image renders

Variations

Create composition variants with different sizes, frame rates, and timings

AEPathfinder

Split, trim, and combine vector shapes across multiple layers

Counter Pro 2

Create animated number counters, timers, and date displays

Project Sorter

Automatically organize and sort project media as soon as you import it

Calc AE

Calculate timecode values directly in After Effects with comp accuracy

Chartist

Build animated bar charts and line graphs without expressions

LUTs Manager

Real-time bulk LUT previewer and organizer for color grading workflows

Select Layers Pro

Select layers by type, label, or pattern with one-click selection tools

SnapFrame

Export any timeline frame as an image with one click

Mask & Layer Splitter

Splits masks into separate layers and automates batch renaming

Save Objects 2

Save and reuse compositions, layers, and properties across projects

Hidden Layer Cleanser

Remove hidden layers from compositions and projects automatically

QuickScript

Extendscript editor for testing scripts in After Effects

QuickLink Items

Find and replace missing items in After Effects projects

MaskShapeConverter

Convert masks to shapes and shapes to masks in After Effects

Snapshot FX

Capture and recall effect stack states for faster iteration

Quickflip

One-click layer transforms with smart keyframe management.

Jump Keyframe

Replace the last keyframe instantly without moving your timeline cursor

LOOPRAN

Apply physics-based random looping animations with a click

Auto Savior

Save projects on your schedule with smart backup management

Cyclops 3

Renders behind-the-scenes views showing nulls, paths, and wireframes

One Click Center

Centers anchor points and layer positions to the comp center

Shape Library

Save custom shapes and create presets with one click

Match

Expression and scripting toolkit with path fetching and baking tools

Pre-compose Pro

Advanced pre-composing with auto-naming, cropping, and batch workflows

Stroky

Add unlimited strokes with perfect corners to any layer in one click

Smart MediaComp Automator

Apply media and text to thousands of comps in one click

Deep Comp

Navigate and unfold precomps to edit layers live inside the main comp

Comp Buddy

One-click edge blur and light wrap for compositing layers

Graph Master Free

Create procedural bar graphs with automatic animation in After Effects

Swappy

Swap fills and strokes on shape layers like Photoshop and Illustrator

OrganizerPro

Organize project panels automatically with one-click sorting

Webcam 2

Dock and record your webcam feed inside Adobe apps

Search and Select Properties

Search, select, copy, and paste properties by name in After Effects

Power Null

Add null objects with one click, live snapping, and instant parenting

LottieFiles for Adobe After Effects

Export After Effects animations to Lottie JSON and preview across devices

FontShaper

Use 780+ Google Fonts and local fonts as vector shapes without installing

Duplicate & Rename

Duplicate layers with custom renaming, position offsets, and flipping

TextDuratifier

Auto-sets text layer duration based on reading speed and content

Renamer2

Rename compositions with customizable blocks and real-time preview

skinAnchor

Visual nine-point grid for instant anchor point placement

Character Builder

Pre-rigged character library with instant animation setup

Ferret Marker

Find specific property values in your timeline and mark all occurrences

Co-Dependencies

Organize and centralize source files across multiple After Effects projects

imgPaster

Paste clipboard images directly into After Effects and Photoshop

HyperImport

Import cloud-based assets and automate batch replacements

Path Selection Mode

Select shape layer path points with a single click

Marker Maestro Pro

View, edit, and manage comp and layer markers in a dedicated panel

MarkerMover

Move, copy, cut, paste, and delete markers with keyboard shortcuts

Automation Blocks Bundle

50+ modular automation tools for After Effects and Premiere Pro

Align Pro

Illustrator-style layer alignment with key object targeting and exact spacing

AEP Version Updater

Batch update AEP files to make them compatible with newer After Effects

Fade It!

Apply fade in and fade out transitions to layers without keyframing

WQ Pro

Redefine double-click behavior on layers with custom scripts

Flip Aspect Ratio

Swap composition width and height with a single click

Icon Library

Access 47,543 open source icons as native shape layers in After Effects

Shy Bar

Filter and isolate After Effects timeline layers by type, property, or name

DeepClear

Sharpen blurry footage, remove noise, and boost contrast with AI

Glasswork

Add realistic frosty, distorted, or broken glass effects to footage

AI Color Match

Matches color grading between shots using GPU-accelerated AI analysis

Easy Rounder

Round rectangle corners in percentages, not pixels

SVG2AE

Import SVG files into After Effects as shape layers via drag and drop

Auto Backup

Creates a .old backup every time you manually save your project

NumberLink

Links numbers in text layers to sliders for instant counting animations

GifGun 2

One-click animated GIF and WEBP export from After Effects comps

Visual Slide Composer

Build complete videos using pre-animated slides and transitions

Parenter

Reposition animated layers together without breaking their keyframes

Randsomator

Generate ransom note-style text with randomized fonts and textures

Motion Clock

Tracks project hours across Adobe apps and exports to CSV or bar charts

Relativity

Arrange layers in grids, rows, columns, circles, or radials by position

Smart Adapt

Build hundreds of screen adaptations in a few steps

Workflower

Create layer groups and organize compositions in After Effects

QualityControl

Manage project quality and RAM preview speed with one-click presets

MographAE

Clone and animate layers with cloners and proximity-based effectors

Local Diffusion

Generate AI images locally in After Effects using Stable Diffusion

Style Bandit

Copy and paste text styles between layers, comps, and projects

breakdowns

Export labeled layer sequences with automatic numbering and video renders

Penpal 2

Edit vector paths in After Effects without switching to Illustrator

Stacker

Arranges layers to comp edges with custom spacing and alignment

Transition Master 2 Basic

Apply and customize native drag-and-drop transitions in After Effects

Fresh Trim

Trim and move layers in one click to keep your timeline organized

SLCTR

Select layers based on playhead position, layer type, or label

BRAW Studio

Import and grade Blackmagic RAW files natively in After Effects

Klutz GPT

Generate After Effects scripts and expressions using ChatGPT

Unravel

Organizes project panel items and reduces file paths for safer collecting

QueueUp

Save render settings and output folders for multiple After Effects jobs

StrokeStyler

Edit shape layer stroke properties without drilling into nested groups

Set Path Keyframes

Add or remove Shape Layer path keyframes instantly with shortcuts

TweiNa

Push Photoshop and Illustrator layers to After Effects instantly

Layer Force

Generates slideshow transitions synced to audio or voiceovers

Repeater

Repeat any layer in After Effects with array offsets and time stagger

Keyframe Manager

Manage keyframes through a dedicated UI with search, replace, and reordering

Dresser

Edit, apply, and save Layer Styles faster with a visual preset browser

Layer Sherpa

Align, distribute, and manage layers with hotkeys and tabbed interface

Ustav

Create and edit text layouts with expression-driven responsive blocks

Mask Unlinker

Unlink masks from layer transformations without creating mattes

3D Primitives Generator

Build cubes, cylinders, pyramids, and prisms from native After Effects layers

Keystone 3

Align, stagger, order, and manipulate keyframes and layers

Chump NFT Engine

Generate NFT collection artwork and metadata from After Effects

ColorSwap

Replace specific colors across comps, selections, or entire projects

Ae Voice Recorder

Record audio and voice directly in After Effects for scratch tracks and VOs

Monotize

Convert any text layer to monospaced fonts in After Effects

Pencil Park Bundle

Search, organize, and manipulate shapes across three workflow tools

Emoji Library

Add 9,000+ emojis or AI-generated custom emojis to videos in one click

Loopy

Apply loop expressions to keyframes, pre-comps, and footage layers

Reach Pro

Search bar, command launcher, and utility toolkit for After Effects

CropROI

Crop precomps to region of interest without layer displacement

Storyboard Maker

Create and organize storyboards inside After Effects

SlackOut

Export and send After Effects renders to Slack in one click

Events

AI-powered face recognition tool that sorts photos and videos by subject

BtnHook

Assign keyboard shortcuts to UI script buttons

Labels

Manage label colors across keyframes, layers, and project items

Automation Blocks for After Effects

Visual block-based automation system for repetitive After Effects tasks

KBar3

Build custom, shareable toolbars for After Effects with drag-and-drop ease

MotionLand Bundle

Five workflow plugins bundled: project browser, font manager, autosave

Layers Pro

Manipulate layers, properties, and effects across multiple comps at once

Version Raptor

Automates versioning and prevents file overwrites in After Effects

Auto Audio Mixer

Automatically balances and mixes all audio layers in your composition

Audio Sync

Paint Link

Sync frame-by-frame Photoshop painting directly to After Effects

Pixel Pusher

Move layers by exact pixel amounts with customizable hotkeys

Reverse Text

Reverses text direction for RTL languages in After Effects

Responsive Tools

Makes text and objects adapt automatically to composition changes

MoBar 2

Customize After Effects UI with custom buttons, panels, and pre-built tools

Ticker

Generate scrolling text tickers and crawls from CSV, TSV, or JSON files

Essential Namer 2

Add layer properties to Essential Graphics Panel with custom naming

Coco Color Wheel

Interactive color wheel for creating harmonious palettes in After Effects

Magic Switcher PRO

Toggle layer styles, effects, and adjustment layers on or off across your

GuidesUp!

Create guides, grids, and alignment helpers with one click

Automation Toolkit

Build custom automation buttons without writing code in After Effects

FX StrokeSetter

Apply stroke properties to multiple Shape Layers at once

Automation Toolkit Pro

Build custom buttons that automate repetitive After Effects tasks

Move To

Reposition layers in the timeline with keyboard shortcuts

Expression Calculator

Calculate property value differences before and after applying expressions

Taxon

Select and manage layers by type, name, color, and shared attributes

Aep to Mogrt Pro

Batch-export After Effects comps to Motion Graphics Templates

Font Collect

Collects fonts from After Effects projects like footage collection

Influx

Import MKV, WebM, AV1, FLAC, and 50+ formats without transcoding

Auto Transition Builder

Apply batch transitions to unlimited layers with one click

Sequence Ninja

Batch encode, inspect, and manage image sequences outside After Effects

Find My AEP

Reveals your current After Effects project file in Finder or Explorer

Vizual PixelPerfect

Upscale pixel art in After Effects and Premiere with clean edges

Social Beam

Export After Effects compositions directly to Instagram in three clicks

AEVIEWER 2

Browser for previewing and importing projects, media, and fonts in one click

SpeedX

AI-powered time remapping for smooth slow motion and frame rate conversion

FX TextFlow

Flow text across multi-column layouts like InDesign inside After Effects

Coco Color CoWorker

Access thousands of color palettes, brand colors, and gradients in AE

Internal Property

Internalize keyframes to reposition animated objects without redoing animation

Thumbs Up

Create thumbnails and frame grabs from After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop

EZ Marker Align

Align markers on one layer with markers on another layer automatically

LayerRender

Render individual layers to video without Media Encoder

Save Actions

Save and recall layers with their properties across After Effects projects

LetsMotion Bundle

Three pro plugins for subtitles, stock search, and particles

AM Select And Set

Select layers by type, label, blend mode, or other attributes in After Effects

ARSfader

Control audio volume and panning directly in After Effects timelines

Stock Search Pro

Search and import royalty-free stock videos, images, GIFs, icons, and sounds

React

Create cloner-style repeaters and effectors in After Effects

Drag Zoom Pro

Draw a box around any part of your frame to zoom, with automatic keyframes

Move Anchor Point 4

Move anchor points precisely without shifting the layer position

Take It Easy Bundle

Collection of workflow automation tools for After Effects

Flatten Layers 2

Group and flatten layers to a single PNG sequence without rendering

easyShape FX

Apply shape effects like symmetry, metaball, and cloners to layers instantly

Dupli-Kit

Duplicate layers with pattern-based control and randomization

AEVIEWER 2 Pro

Preview and import After Effects projects, fonts, and media in one click

Fast Renamer

Rename layers in After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator

AE Benchmark

Measure After Effects performance on your hardware (discontinued)

AM Dropdown Effect Helper

Automate dropdown menu control by adding multiple items at once

Animation Composer Pro

Browse and apply custom assets, project files, and footage libraries

Smart Key Reverse 2

Reverse complex animations in one click with preserved interpolation

Match Comp Duration

Adjust duration of nested pre-comps and layers across your entire project

Items and Tags

Organize layers with tags, filters, and modes for version switching

Free Compose

Groups layers like Photoshop without breaking expressions or parenting

Masks to Cropped Layers II

Splits multi-mask layers into cropped solids or pre-comps for faster animation

Advanced Selection

Filter and select layers by type, blending mode, color, name, and more

Quick Menu 3

Launch effects, scripts, presets, and menu commands with a keyboard shortcut

MOBO_Utils

Collection of 14+ utility tools for layer duplication, color work, and export

MoDeck Upfront

Make After Effects templates editable online via browser-based editor

MoDeck

Make After Effects templates editable online and automate batch renders

Mix Color Layers

Blend multiple layers with independent mode controls in one output

After Effects Pro Toolkit for Stream Deck

Pre-programmed Stream Deck profiles with shortcuts and presets for After Effects

Motioneer Lite

Copy and apply animations to layers while preserving position and ratios

Screen Mapper

Design multi-screen display layouts and export to After Effects

LaunchBox

Free launcher panel for all Ebberts+Zucker tools in After Effects

Path Me!

Copy and share file paths from your project panel with one click

TimeMarker

Add custom markers with color, duration, comments, and keyframe protection

Guides

Create, copy, and manipulate guides across After Effects compositions

ninebysixteen

Instagram mockup tool with title-safe overlays and social media presets

Motion Graphics in After Effects that Speaks to Your Brain

Free eBook teaching professional motion graphics principles and workflow

AM Typewrite Text

Creates typewriter text animations with customizable cursors and RTL support

Layer Displayer

Shows only the layers you need, hiding the rest using shy layers

Review Importer

Import client feedback from Kollaborate, Vimeo, Frame.io onto your timeline

RasterFast

Apply continuously rasterize and collapse transformation across your project

Keep 'Em Separated 2

Separate position and scale dimensions across layers with one click

Randomatic 2

Add random and wiggle animations to 2D, 3D, and color properties

AEFX Shortcut Icons and Profiles

1100+ effect shortcuts for Stream Deck and Touch Portal

Hover

Automates cursor hands, button clicks, and grab states in UI animations

Smart Keyframe Navigator

Navigate keyframes by selected layers or properties, not the whole timeline

Super Collage

Create photo and video collages with 104 presets and custom layouts

LUT Mixer

Mix multiple LUTs in parallel while protecting skin tones

AAF Relinker

Relinks footage automatically despite name or duration changes

Slate Create

Generates custom slates for After Effects compositions in one click

MoCode

Code editor and toolbar for expressions, scripts, and reusable snippets

ClearPlus

Recover detail in hazy, underwater, and low light footage

Declutter

Organize project assets into custom folder structures automatically

Swatcheroo

Manage, apply, and swap color swatches on layers and text in After Effects

Smart Posterizer

Match keyframe timing to source animation frame rates automatically

Smart Resize

Automate composition sizing across multiple aspect ratios

BG Renderer MAX

Render compositions in the background while working in After Effects

Auto Crop 3

Crops compositions to fit contents without cutting off animation

After Effects Shortcut Icons

560 visual command icons for Stream Deck, Touch Portal, and KBar

Extended Coffee Break

Intentionally slows render times using un-optimized algorithms

Marker Typer

Batch create layer markers from text split by letters, words, or commas

Monospacer

Shifts characters in variable-width fonts to create even spacing

Reduce Footage Layers

Removes inactive footage layers from your timeline without breaking links

AEC4D PRO

Import Cinema 4D scenes into After Effects as editable layers

Network Clipboard

Copy and paste comps, layers, and nodes across After Effects projects

Label Maker

Analyzes layer pixels and sets label colors automatically

Ripple Edit

Premiere-style ripple editing for layer trimming and gap closing

Digit Fiddler

Animate numbers, currency, and time counters with a single slider

Plugin Everything Everything Bundle

Complete After Effects plugin collection for motion design and VFX

File Hunter

Locate missing assets and relink footage in After Effects projects

Space Curves

Edit motion path curves numerically with precise handle control

FX Gradient

Create linear, radial, angular, and reflected gradients with one click

MochaImport+

Import mocha tracking data to After Effects with stabilized precomps

Marker Remap

Retime compositions using split layer markers instead of keyframes

OCD Renamer

Automatically rename layers based on effects, mattes, parents, or children

AfterCodecs

Export ProRes, H264, H265, and HAP codecs natively without Media Encoder

Copy Pasta

Copy and paste images between After Effects and your clipboard

NodeKit

Create and animate node-based charts and infographics

Layer Sitter

Parent layers with a filterable list and quick null creation

Fast Camera Lens Blur

Renders realistic camera lens blur faster than After Effects' native effect

Pro IO

Automates importing and exporting for After Effects and Premiere Pro

yu_timeRemap

Streamline time remapping with automated loop expressions and frame fixes

foxRetimer

Apply time remapping to entire comps without manual layer adjustments

Change Default Easing for After Effects

Customize easing values for F9, Shift+F9, and Cmd/Ctrl+F9 shortcuts

Move in Time

Navigate timeline frames with a responsive, dockable time ruler palette

KeyFast

One-click keyframe editing with automated easing and animation helpers

anyFX360

Apply any 2D effect to 360° footage without visible seams

TextBorder

Creates animated borders around text that update automatically

Neat Freak

Set After Effects UI elements project-wide for templates and collaboration

Shape Layer Toolbar

Adds quick-access buttons for shape layer elements and expression controls

Squirrel

Browse and edit layer hierarchies in a tree view

Floating License Server

Manage floating and render-only licenses across networked machines

Copy Mattes

Copy track mattes from one layer and paste them to multiple layers

Primitives

Add parametric or Bezier shapes to comps from a KBar toolbar button

Quick Access 2

Navigate to recent files, effects, and render paths without searching

TVPixel Render Only

Headless render license for TVPixel on command line render machines

Universal Shortcut Fixer

Maps After Effects shortcuts to non-English keyboard layouts

Templater Pro

Automate batch rendering of versioned After Effects compositions

Templater Bot

Automate After Effects rendering and versioning from data sources

Templater

Automates After Effects templates using spreadsheet data and batch rendering

Font Previewer Lite

Browse and apply fonts to text layers in After Effects

Uniform Resizer C4D

Resize Cinema 4D objects to exact dimensions, not percentages

Target 4D

Place or copy objects onto any surface in Cinema 4D

C4D Viewport Colors

Apply color overlays to Cinema 4D objects without affecting render materials

Local Hero

Migrate network assets to your local workstation for faster editing

CursorKit

Add animated cursor interactions to UI prototypes in one click

E-Utilities

Automate Element 3D workflows for TV infographics production

AE Global Renamer 2

Rename layers, comps, effects, and project items in bulk across After Effects

Universal Audio

Propagate audio and markers through nested comps automatically

Prism 2

Organize layers and project items by automatically coloring labels

KEYboard

Control keyframes with keyboard shortcuts in After Effects

Font Previewer

Preview, organize, and apply system fonts in After Effects

smartLook for Nuke

Snapshot browser and look versioning system for Nuke compositing

GridGuide

Creates snappable grid guides and auto-aligns layers in After Effects

Ray Dynamic Texture

Store, apply, and manage textures with effects, keyframes, and expressions

PFTrack 2D Data Importer

Import 2D tracking data from PFTrack text files into After Effects

E3D Mografter FX

Bring Cinema 4D Mograph controls to Video Copilot Element 3D

Tool Launcher

Launch scripts, menu commands, and apply expressions from a searchable list

LoadUP!

Creates animated progress bars and counters with smooth counting effects

Elastic Comp Changer

Adjust composition duration while offsetting layers, keyframes, and markers

Fixel Zone Selector 1 PS

Generates luminosity masks based on Ansel Adams' Zone System

Boardfish

Assemble storyboard panels into page layouts with drag and drop

Screen Saver Exporter

Export After Effects compositions to installable screensavers in one click

smartRender for Nuke

Multi-threaded background rendering for faster Nuke compositing workflows

Ray Dynamic Color 2

Manage color palettes with dynamic links across your After Effects project

Smart Selector

Select layers in After Effects by pointing at them in the viewer

Ps Text Converter for After Effects

Convert Photoshop text layers to editable After Effects text

Obsessive Layers

Trim layer in/out points by keyframes, markers, mattes, and more

Fast Spline Connector 2

Connect separate spline segments into a single spline in Cinema 4D

PQ Mo•Bits

Library of pre-animated icons with a browsable After Effects panel

Easy Bake

Convert expressions to keyframes with bulk baking and optimization

Layer Storage

Organize layers into custom groups without creating comp hierarchy

renderSounds

Custom render complete and error notification sounds for After Effects

After Spell

Spell-check text layers across multiple languages in After Effects

compCode

Convert compositions and layers into executable After Effects scripts

Scene Clip

Catalog composition scenes with thumbnails and navigate with one click

LayerGenerators

Automate creation of hundreds of text, solid, and shape layers

CI Master Thumbnailer

Generate thumbnails from compositions, layers, and video clips

QuickImporter

Replace the file import dialog with fuzzy search and audio preview

Find & Replace Keyframes

Find keyframes matching a value and replace them all at once

smartRecents for Nuke

Track and access your recent Nuke scripts with drag-and-drop workflow

smartShelves for Nuke

Manage custom node shelves in Nuke without writing any Python code

smartLib for Nuke

Project and shot management system for Nuke compositors

smartMessage

Instant messenger for Nuke and Maya with node, camera, and file sharing

Expressionist

IDE-style expression editor with syntax highlighting and shortcuts

After Ease

Create bounce and elastic animations with an intuitive curve editor

Paint & Stick 2

Paint directly in comp with custom brushes, onion skinning, and 3D projection

Layer Slayer

Sync layer copies across the timeline with one click

Paint & Stick 2 (Beta)

Paint in comp with custom brushes and map paint onto 3D renders

Magnum 3

Detects edits in footage and splits layers into scenes automatically

aw-Autosaver V2

Save backup versions of After Effects projects with full version control

Sprite-O-Matic

Converts sprite sheets into animated After Effects compositions

Tiny Tools

13 small utility scripts for workflow automation and productivity

File To Binary Converter

Converts files into binary strings for embedding in scripts

Credits Are Due

Build responsive, easy-to-edit credit scrolls

Force Auto-Save

Forces After Effects to execute auto-save when the native system fails

EaseCopy

Copy and paste keyframe eases or values independently in After Effects

bq_Shape Layer Navigator

Navigate, edit, and organize shape layers with hotkey-driven controls

Markers Sync

Sync markers across multiple compositions

Marker Conductor

Place markers at precise time intervals or BPM beats automatically

Mirror & Offset

Offset and mirror keyframes across multiple layers with one click

CompsFromSpreadsheet

Generate multiple comp versions from a template using spreadsheet data

bq_Project Panel Navigator

Navigate folders, batch rename, and edit Project Panel items from a toolbar

TranShape

Inspect and modify shape layer properties through a dockable panel

CI Layer Stripper

Remove invisible and unreferenced layers from After Effects projects

RenderHogs

Tag and disable resource-heavy layers until render time

Trim N Collect

Trim and transcode media clips to include only used portions

Automated Video Editing

Auto-cut footage to music beats with timing, dissolves, and color options

Fixel Detailizer 2 PS

Multi-scale detail enhancer with 5-band frequency separation control

Conform Studio

Automate VFX workflows with batch precomposing, extraction, and reconforming

MoviePrint

Generate screenshot grids from entire movies or selected sections

Automate to Sequence

Sequence layers in After Effects using markers, like in Premiere Pro

Copy Paste Markers 2

Copy markers from one layer and paste them to another

MotionMonkey

Automates animation of layered designs with GPU-accelerated procedural motion

SoloLock

Lock or unlock all non-selected layers or masks with one click

Quick Add

Add new layers to compositions with a single click

qp Grade Assistant 2

Professional scopes and monitoring for color grading in After Effects

Reveal in Finder

Open Finder at any selected file's location from the After Effects timeline

Gift Card

Digital credits for aescripts + aeplugins tools and plugins

Project Cleaner

Remove duplicate solids, footages, and empty items from After Effects projects

Add Edit Markers

Adds layer or comp markers at in and out points of selected layers

Hyle

Automate repetitive tasks in After Effects using simple text syntax

Introduction to After Effects Scripting Video Course

Learn to automate After Effects tasks by writing scripts from scratch

Layer Groups 2

Create Photoshop-style layer groups in the After Effects timeline

TypeMonkey Hebrew Text Modifier

Adds Hebrew text support to TypeMonkey and pt_ subtitle tools

FontList Plus

Visual font browser panel for After Effects (discontinued)

Quick Preview

Toggle groups of layers, effects, and masks to speed up preview rendering

ToDo Lite

Task list panel for managing feedback and project to-dos in After Effects

Pre-Compose Geek 2

Automate pre-composing, trimming, and organizing shots in seconds

Where's my .aep?

Navigate to your open After Effects project file location instantly

CINEWARE proxy

Toggle between live Cinema 4D layers and rendered proxy files

colorLibrary

Manage and organize color swatches in After Effects

malty: Snapshot

Save the current comp frame as a PNG file in one click

malty: Closer

Close multiple composition windows in After Effects with one click

Project Notes

Store notes and code snippets in a dockable After Effects panel

Project Sync

Share After Effects project files between team members

Find Large Files

Locate large assets in your project by file size or resolution

Project Item Labels

Set label colors for project items by type in one click

Story Boarding

Import screenplays from Adobe Story or Final Draft into After Effects

Trim Comp to Contents

Adjust composition duration to match layer in and out points

Animation Stopwatch

Block out animation timing with frame numbers instead of timecode

pt_SearchAndEditBundle 2

Search and edit effects, expressions, and text across your entire project

Slim Expression Controls

Consolidate all expression controls into a single pseudo effect

BAO Dynamic Comp 2

Share comps across projects and update them without re-importing

LightMan

Position lights in After Effects by looking through them like a camera

pt_EffectSearch

Search for effects across projects and link instances for control

pt_ExpressEdit 2

Search, edit, and manage expressions across your After Effects project

MatchRate

Extend layer property animations at the same rate between keyframes

Easy Slide Show

Creates 3D circular slideshows from image folders with editable parameters

ToeJam

Forces an autosave by terminating After Effects from the Mac menu bar

versionUp

Cycle through numbered file versions with a single click

Paste Multiple Keyframes 2

Copy and paste keyframes from multiple layers at once with loop support

qp ProxyMan

Automates proxy rendering and management for faster After Effects workflow

Bookmarker

Save and launch After Effects project files from a compact toolbar

Text2Spreadsheet

Export After Effects text to spreadsheets, edit externally, reapply changes

Font Styles Library

Save and apply text styles from the Character panel in one click

GPUResize

GPU-accelerated image scaling with 11 interpolation filters

AEmpeg

Render with FFmpeg codecs directly from After Effects

Layer Selector Toolbar

Select layers by property type with click shortcuts

P9 ScriptUI Builder

Visual drag-and-drop builder for creating ScriptUI interfaces

QueueMaster

Automates render queue setup with templates, versioning, and file paths

Fixel ALCE 2 AE

Apply local auto-levels to boost tonal range and contrast in images

Dojo Scripting Utility

Extract layer data, matchnames, and convert colors for scripting

Render Templates

One-click rendering to predefined folders based on project structure

Keysmith

Manipulate keyframes and property channels with precise bulk edits

Path Duplicator

Duplicate layers along any path with optional orientation control

TurboLayers

Create layers above selected layers, auto-trimmed to their duration

Sortie

Sort After Effects layers by position, name, opacity, or distance

Corner Cutters 2

Automate repetitive tasks with 26 utility scripts and a toolbar

Genome

Modified cloner object for Cinema 4D with per-clone property control

Keyframe Presets

Save and reuse keyframe sets across multiple layers

TidyUp

Organize After Effects projects by sorting items into folders

Intellifolders

Creates organized render queue folders based on composition names

qp Version Snapshot

Create timestamped project backups without cluttering version numbers

COB_Latest Version

Find the newest version of your project after After Effects crashes

pt_OpenSesame

Convert After Effects projects to editable text for versioning and compatibility

pt_CropPrecomps

Crop nested compositions to fit image content boundaries

pt_LayerMarkers

Split layers at markers or add markers at edit points for navigation

pt_ContactSheet

Generate contact sheets and storyboards from footage markers

pt_ShiftLayers

Shift or stagger selected layers in time with precise frame offsets

Chameleon

Browse and apply Adobe Kuler color themes to After Effects compositions

Immigration

Batch import and replace file sequences at dramatically faster speeds

Isolate

Hides non-selected layers to focus work on active layer groups

Expression Toolbox

Centralized library for storing and managing After Effects expressions

DivideLayers

Split selected layers evenly across the work area timeline

Set Render Queue Time Span

Batch-change render queue time spans to work areas or custom ranges

SpellCheck

Scan comps for spelling errors in text layers and get corrections

Duplicate with Connections

Duplicate a layer and link its properties to the original via expressions

EFX AB Compare

Split-screen layer comparison tool for visual quality control

COB_SSD - Sequence Section Destroyer

Delete specific frame ranges from image sequences without leaving After Effects

Un-PreCompose

Extract nested comp layers back into parent composition

Smart Baker

Removes unnecessary keyframes from baked expressions

YY_HexTex

Generate animated tiled hexagon textures and grids directly in comps

Noise & Textures

YY_MagicKey

Key out premultiplied stock elements like explosions and muzzle flares

Keying & Masking

AE Suicide

Forces After Effects to auto-save when it crashes on macOS

Get-Sh*t-Done

One-click setup for common After Effects tasks and layer creation

ft-Effect Instance

Create linked effect instances across comps with expressions

TimeSpan

Track billable hours with a punch clock directly in After Effects

ActivateDisabledExpressions

Turns on all disabled expressions in selected layers at once

Nth Layer Selector

Select every Nth layer in your composition by interval

Create Trimmed Adjustment Layer

Generates adjustment and null layers trimmed to selected layer ranges

Trim to Layer

Trims layer duration to match adjacent layers or fit between them

Layer Chain

Parents selected layers to each other in sequence with one click

3D Layer Distributor

Distributes layers across custom 3D space ranges in After Effects

Layers2Grid

Arranges selected layers into customizable grid layouts

Flow

Modern curve editor for customizing keyframe easing in After Effects

Ease and Wizz

Apply advanced easing equations to keyframes with one click

Motion Tools Pro

Customizable command center with panels, widgets, and expressions library

True Comp Duplicator

Duplicate entire comp hierarchies with sub-comps in one click

Spotlight FX

2,300+ transitions, titles, overlays, elements and 20+ free workflow tools

Pixflow

Subscription library of After Effects templates, plugins, and SFX

EasyEdit Viewer

Browse and import 10,000+ After Effects templates directly in your project

AEJuice

Asset library with 30,000+ presets, transitions, and VFX packs