#Workflow

Face Swapper

paid

GPU-based face swapping plugin for VFX stunt replacement.

CorridorKey for Green Screens

free

AI green screen keying plugin based on Corridor Digital's open-source tool

Anonymizer

paid

Replace faces in footage with AI-generated anonymous identities.

Shortcakes

paid

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

Letterbox Plus

paid

Generate animated letterboxes and frames in After Effects.

Helix

paid

Generate helix paths in After Effects with C4D-style controls.

Head to Line 2

paid

Add animated arrowheads to any line in After Effects with one click.

FontMixer

paid

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

Fast HSB Color

paid

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

Expression Kit

paid

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

Effect Remover Pro

freemium

Remove, hide, and manage After Effects effects instantly.

Control LMFX

paid

Manage layers and effects across compositions from one panel.

Anchor Point Mover

free

Reposition anchor points without breaking keyframes or animations

Curves

paid

Advanced curve-based easing tool with elastic, bounce, and distribution modes

Motion Studio

subscription

Professional animation toolkit with 80+ tools for After Effects workflows

Anchor Point Mover

freemium

Adjust anchor points across multiple layers while preserving animations

Global Renamer

free

Batch rename layers and assets in After Effects

Looper

free

Create seamless loops and boomerang animations with one click

Keyframe Copy

free

Copy animation timing and keyframe values across layers in one click

Keyframe Easing

free

Apply smooth easing curves to multiple keyframes in one click

Blending Modes

free

Apply common blending modes with one click, no dropdown menus

Copy Face

paid

AI face swapping for real and stylized faces in After Effects

AE Sheets

freemium

Manage text layers and batch-generate localized compositions with AI

NatuRamp

paid

Generate natural, procedural gradients with organic color transitions

Moving Parents

paid

Manage parenting and animate layers without keyframes using expressions

Dropletee

paid

Liquid distortion effect that accumulates frames over time

Sandbox

freemium

AI-powered web animation engine inside After Effects

Textlab Pro

freemium

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

Unsafe Area Overlay

freemium

Shows platform UI margins to prevent cropping on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube

AEtoGSAP

paid

Export After Effects animations as GSAP code for web deployment

LingoFlip

freemium

Translate After Effects projects into 100+ languages with one click

Universal Template AutoFill

freemium

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

Sound Prompter

paid

Generate sound effects and music from video using local AI analysis

Wrap It

paid

Projects 3D camera footage onto Alembic geometry for texture workflows

STRUCTURA

paid

Organize messy After Effects projects into professional hierarchies

Number Maker

paid

Animate counters, timers, and value displays in After Effects

QuickOpen

paid

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

AutoCaption

subscription

Generate styled captions from audio using speech recognition

AccelCurve

paid

Edit and apply easing curves with three or more points

Loop This! Wiggle

freemium

Generate perfectly looping wiggle animations using expressions or keyframes

Fractal Noise Browser + Colorama Browser Bundle

paid

Browse and apply 200+ noise presets and 350+ gradients with visual previews

Frankenstein Finder

paid

Project navigator that maps nested compositions and isolates layers

ReColor

paid

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

Fractal Noise Browser

freemium

Browse 200+ noise presets with thumbnails and animated previews

Project Font Pro

paid

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

Claude Scripter

paid

Generate and run ExtendScript code in After Effects using natural language

Keyless Zoom

freemium

Automate 3D camera zooms with one keyframe and intelligent framing

ChronoKeys

freemium

Sync keyframes to layer durations for dynamic timing adjustments

Wave The Path

freemium

Transforms any path into flowing waveform animations with GPU acceleration

Cut'n'Pack

freemium

Cuts layers by masks and pre-composes them into optimized compositions

Delay Motion Pro

paid

Build transform delays that stay stable with parenting

Tracker Solver

paid

Converts 2D position tracks into 3D coordinates using camera motion

Quick Parent PRO

paid

Link and unlink layers instantly with one-click parenting

expressCode

paid

Edit After Effects expressions with VS Code editor features

XOscillator Pro

paid

Generate organic motion from physics and noise, no keyframes needed

Extendo

paid

Extends layer edges with animated geometry and knockout modes

SoundBox

paid

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

SenNazoli Lines to Paths

freemium

Convert hand-drawn line images into editable mask paths

Social Exporter

freemium

Export compositions to multiple social media formats in one click

Linkup

freemium

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

Doppler

paid

Syncs music streaming apps with After Effects timeline playback

Loop Tools Pro

paid

Create multiple non-destructive looping cycles with seamless stops

Line Em Up

paid

Dynamically align text and shape layers with expression-based spacing

The Positioner

paid

Pin layers to comp or layer edges with responsive auto-scaling

Cult Translator

paid

Translate After Effects text layers automatically with AI in 100+ languages

Shifter 3

paid

Staircase clips and keyframes with custom easing in Pr and AE

Stock Link Extractor

freemium

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

LogoSwap

paid

Replace logos in footage using AI without manual tracking

aiVideoGen

paid

Generate AI video from text or image prompts inside After Effects

aiImageGen

paid

Generate AI images from text prompts directly inside After Effects

Colorama Browser

paid

Browse and apply 350+ Colorama gradients with visual thumbnails

Orbit Script

paid

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

Compstronaut

paid

Browser-style back and forward navigation for After Effects compositions

CHR0MA

freemium

Hue/Saturation replacement using Oklab color science

Text Scatter

paid

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

AE 3D RIG

freemium

Six scripts that centralize 3D camera, lighting, and layer controls

Spring Ease

paid

Target-based animation with spring physics, inertia and bounce

SpotifyCtrl

paid

Control Spotify directly from After Effects, premium accounts only

Easify 3

paid

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

AE Notepad 2

freemium

Take timestamped notes and todos inside After Effects and Premiere Pro

Wonder Panel Pro

paid

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

Batch Shot

paid

Batch export PNG screenshots from video clips in the Project panel

RealFX Bundle Kit

paid

Six procedural tools for HUDs, circuits, gauges, and tech UI

Easify 3 Pro

paid

Visual graph editor for animation easing in Premiere Pro and After Effects

GridTrend

freemium

Generate portfolio grids with centered profile pictures in one second

PathLink

paid

Transfer paths and text between Illustrator and After Effects

Shape Shifters

paid

Tamagotchi-style virtual pets inside Adobe apps

SuperZoom

paid

Converts multi-zoom images into smooth cinematic zoom animations

Camera 3D Toolkit Pro

freemium

Create cinematic 3D camera animations with parallax in one click

Liquid Glass

paid

Generate modern glass shapes with transparency effects in one click

Maskform 2

freemium

Transform mask paths with numerical precision and motion path support

Sprite Sheet From Comp

paid

Render any comp as a sprite sheet with automatic frame animation

Hugly

paid

Obfuscate expressions to protect your work or beautify them for clarity

Cleanup Master

freemium

Organize complex shape layers without splitting into multiple layers

FlowPath

paid

Animate layers along mask paths with expression-based control

Bento

paid

Generate random or uniform bento box grid layouts in After Effects

Color Llama

freemium

Transform colors with source-target pairs for grading and matching

Control Groups

paid

Group layers and bookmarks with keyboard shortcuts for instant recall

Portal

freemium

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

MotionSpice

freemium

Apply pre-built motion graphics animations with one click

PathPrep

freemium

Convert parametric shapes to Bezier paths and bake transforms

Gradient8

paid

Create gradients controlled by up to 8 customizable points

States

paid

Save snapshots of layers and animations to switch between design versions

Squash & Stretch Pro

paid

Applies behavior-driven keyframed animations with auto sound effects

Voice2Captions

paid

Transcribe audio to subtitles in 99+ languages using Whisper AI

LutLens

paid

Applies 600+ color grading LUTs to After Effects compositions

Inout

freemium

Animates property transitions In and Out without keyframes

Middle Measure

paid

Measure distances and find midpoints between layers in After Effects

Random Roller

paid

Randomize layer selection, groups, and order for controlled chaos

Furikake

paid

CPU-optimized particle plugin for large-scale motion graphics and VFX

Photo Mosaic

paid

Rebuilds footage from thousands of photos for detailed mosaic effects

xCloner

paid

Clone layers across paths, grids, radials, and object shapes

Mask Null

paid

Control masks with null layers while keeping a live link

AE GPT

freemium

Write After Effects expressions using natural language with AI models

Ballpoint

paid

Transform footage into ballpoint pen sketches with GPU-accelerated strokes

LipsyncTool

paid

Apply viseme keyframes via markers for smooth interpolated lip sync

Blueprint

paid

Converts After Effects animations to CasparCG broadcast templates

Add Time

paid

Inject time into projects, moving keyframes and adjusting comp durations

AI Motion Blur

paid

Add realistic motion blur to footage using AI motion estimation

Boundary Fill

paid

Attach textures and effects to individual text characters in After Effects

AnimateParallax

paid

Create parallax effects by visually adjusting layer depth in After Effects

Hextractor

paid

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

SplitGrid

paid

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

Pixel Galactic

paid

Converts motion into glitchy echoes and flowing pixel distortions

Multi-Cam Edit Pro for After Effects

paid

Automates multi-camera editing using Premiere Pro transcript timecodes

AE Purger

freemium

Clears cache and purges RAM in After Effects

Select Every Other Layer

paid

Select layers by intervals or ranges using keyboard shortcuts

Smart Marker

paid

Quick marker creation, movement, and snapping in After Effects

Tracery

paid

Automatically tracks colored objects and generates data-driven overlays

EDL Importer

freemium

Import EDL files from editing software with automatic media linking

drAEw

freemium

Draw and animate frame-by-frame inside After Effects with vector brushes

AutoCollapse

freemium

Collapse transformations across all layers to prevent vector pixelation

Coati

freemium

Changes null layer source size to match your composition scale

Packer

freemium

Organize After Effects project layers into folders with one click

PS Shape to AE Shape

freemium

Converts Photoshop shape layers to editable After Effects vector shapes

Keyless

freemium

Animate any property without keyframes using Penner easing equations

ap_batch_relinker

freemium

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

Quick Depth 3

paid

Generate depth maps from footage using AI for depth of field and 3D effects

LayerLUT Exporter

freemium

Export LUTs from any layer in After Effects

3D Wizard

paid

Convert 2D images into 3D models with AI-powered perspective generation

RenderQ

freemium

Batch queue renders with custom output modules in one click

Ease Sync

paid

Sync easing across animations with a single click

MonkeySauce

paid

Automate sound effect syncing with markers and precomps

MaskPro

paid

Select, copy, convert, and split masks with one-click controls

ColorFlow

paid

Manage colors and labels in After Effects with custom palettes

Motion Tweaks

freemium

Collection of practical motion design scripts for everyday After Effects tasks

Super Sweeper

paid

Sort After Effects projects by file type and eliminate folder clutter

SuffixSlayer

freemium

Remove frame number suffixes from individual After Effects image renders

PastePath

freemium

Copy and paste mask and shape paths with keyframes intact

Parallaxer 3

freemium

Convert layered files into 3D parallax scenes in one click

TextFlex

freemium

Break text into animated characters, words, or lines without keyframes

Variations

freemium

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

AEPathfinder

freemium

Split, trim, and combine vector shapes across multiple layers

Counter Pro 2

paid

Create animated number counters, timers, and date displays

Project Sorter

paid

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

MAD PAINTER

paid

GPU-accelerated brush stroke painter for Van Gogh-style effects

Calc AE

paid

Calculate timecode values directly in After Effects with comp accuracy

Chartist

paid

Build animated bar charts and line graphs without expressions

LUTs Manager

paid

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

Select Layers Pro

paid

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

SnapFrame

freemium

Export any timeline frame as an image with one click

Mask & Layer Splitter

freemium

Splits masks into separate layers and automates batch renaming

Save Objects 2

paid

Save and reuse compositions, layers, and properties across projects

Hidden Layer Cleanser

freemium

Remove hidden layers from compositions and projects automatically

Pinna

freemium

Add nulls to selected path points with control over handles and alignment

Text Layers to ChatGPT

freemium

Connect text layers to ChatGPT for translation, spell-checking, and content

QuickScript

freemium

Extendscript editor for testing scripts in After Effects

BlenderAe2

freemium

Transfer 3D data, cameras, lights, and physics between Blender and After Effects

QuickLink Items

freemium

Find and replace missing items in After Effects projects

MaskShapeConverter

freemium

Convert masks to shapes and shapes to masks in After Effects

Real Ease

paid

Creates physically accurate smooth animations with one click

Snapshot FX

paid

Capture and recall effect stack states for faster iteration

Quickflip

freemium

One-click layer transforms with smart keyframe management.

Face 3D

paid

Convert photos into animated 3D models using AI-powered depth mapping

Jump Keyframe

paid

Replace the last keyframe instantly without moving your timeline cursor

LOOPRAN

paid

Apply physics-based random looping animations with a click

Auto Savior

paid

Save projects on your schedule with smart backup management

Captioneer

freemium

Generate animated captions from audio in After Effects and Premiere Pro

Cyclops 3

paid

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

One Click Center

freemium

Centers anchor points and layer positions to the comp center

Shape Library

freemium

Save custom shapes and create presets with one click

Google Earth Studio Toolkit

freemium

Add pins, labels, and connection lines to Google Earth Studio exports

Modulation 2

freemium

Physical modulation algorithm creates analog distortion effects

Easy Comp

paid

AI-powered color matching and footage compositing without masks

Match

freemium

Expression and scripting toolkit with path fetching and baking tools

Motion Path Pro

paid

Links masks to motion paths for single-slider animation control

Pre-compose Pro

paid

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

Stroky

paid

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

Smart MediaComp Automator

paid

Apply media and text to thousands of comps in one click

HydroChrome

freemium

Creates abstract flowing backgrounds or adds chromatic glitch effects

Limber

freemium

Rig and animate characters with IK, FK, and FreeK modes

Bullet Time

freemium

AI-powered frame interpolation for ultra-smooth slow-motion effects

Motion Extractor

freemium

Reveals hidden motion in footage by isolating only temporal pixel changes

FacePro

paid

AI-powered face retouching for skin smoothing, blemish removal, and masking

TextExploder V3

freemium

Splits text layers into characters, words, or lines with precise placement

Stipple

paid

Create temporally coherent image stippling patterns using physics

Deep Comp

paid

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

Comp Replicator

freemium

Generate multiple compositions from a spreadsheet template

MoleculeGen°

freemium

Generate circle pack patterns and animations for 2D and 3D motion graphics

Comp Buddy

paid

One-click edge blur and light wrap for compositing layers

Graph Master Free

free

Create procedural bar graphs with automatic animation in After Effects

Blend Scatter

paid

Duplicate layers and blend or randomize properties across them

Swappy

paid

Swap fills and strokes on shape layers like Photoshop and Illustrator

Utility Buddy

paid

Find and replace fonts, colors, effects, and expressions across projects

OrganizerPro

paid

Organize project panels automatically with one-click sorting

3D Modeler

paid

Extrude layers into 3D models with masks and textures

Webcam 2

freemium

Dock and record your webcam feed inside Adobe apps

Search and Select Properties

freemium

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

Power Null

paid

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

Square Peg

freemium

Individual corner controls for After Effects shape layers

Gaussian Splatting

paid

Import and render 3D Gaussian Splatting .ply files in After Effects

Karton 2

freemium

Generate responsive text boxes and shape backgrounds in one click

Diffusae 2

paid

Generate and edit images with Stable Diffusion models in After Effects

Polka Dots Maker

paid

Generate customizable polka dot patterns in After Effects with one click

Volume n' Tricks 2

freemium

Creates isometric projections and animations compatible with Lottie exports

Super 3D

freemium

Add parametric primitives, import models, and control textures in 3D space

LottieFiles for Adobe After Effects

free

Export After Effects animations to Lottie JSON and preview across devices

Anchor Pro 2

paid

Move and position anchor points in After Effects and Premiere Pro

Boxer

freemium

Auto-resizing text boxes that adapt to source text changes

ColorX

paid

Precise color grading tool with hue, saturation, lightness, and density control

Nice Curves

freemium

Generate smooth rounded paths controlled by nulls

FontShaper

freemium

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

Duplicate & Rename

freemium

Duplicate layers with custom renaming, position offsets, and flipping

Mobo Super Suite

freemium

Seven motion design tools bundled into one package

Neural Warp

paid

AI-powered elastic warping that matches elements to motion automatically

TextDuratifier

paid

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

Advanced Color Control

freemium

Animate color properties with HSB, HSL, and RGB controls in After Effects

Renamer2

paid

Rename compositions with customizable blocks and real-time preview

skinAnchor

freemium

Visual nine-point grid for instant anchor point placement

ToothPaste

paid

Paste SVG files into After Effects with editable text and gradients

WIR3D

freemium

Create parametric 3D wireframe shapes from a single shape layer

BG Generator

paid

Generate infinite animated backgrounds using shapes and expressions

Character Builder

paid

Pre-rigged character library with instant animation setup

Motion Mosh

freemium

Real-time datamosh glitch effects with GPU acceleration

Ferret Marker

freemium

Find specific property values in your timeline and mark all occurrences

Stratify

paid

Offset, stagger, and organize layers by position, type, or custom patterns

AI Color Match Pro

paid

AI-powered color matching for multi-camera footage in After Effects

Co-Dependencies

freemium

Organize and centralize source files across multiple After Effects projects

Uber Key

freemium

Edit animated mask and shape paths once, changes apply to all keyframes

imgPaster

freemium

Paste clipboard images directly into After Effects and Photoshop

HyperImport

paid

Import cloud-based assets and automate batch replacements

Concept Buddy

paid

Create AI-generated designs in real-time inside After Effects

Morganite

freemium

Compressed animated typeface with sleek urban style for titles

Path Selection Mode

freemium

Select shape layer path points with a single click

Stretch

paid

Distort pixels along curved mask paths or across them.

Marker Maestro Pro

freemium

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

MarkerMover

paid

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

Motion Subtitle Maker

freemium

Automate animated subtitles from SRT files with frame-accurate rendering

Newton 4

freemium

Apply realistic 2D physics to After Effects layers with gravity and collisions

Moiré

paid

Generate authentic moiré patterns for modern screens and retro effects

Automation Blocks Bundle

paid

50+ modular automation tools for After Effects and Premiere Pro

Align Pro

paid

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

Shadow Studio 3

paid

Casts raytraced shadows and lights with realistic or stylized results

Rapid Reel Composer

paid

Automate footage splitting and trimming using markers for social reels

Color Grade Prompter

paid

Apply color grades using text prompts, reference images, and LUT export

Mubert AI Generative Music

freemium

Generate royalty-free AI music from text prompts inside After Effects

Cell Division 2

paid

Convert layers into transparent liquid droplets using 21 styles

Dynamic Shadow 3

paid

Generates realistic shadows and lighting effects with automated angles

Quick Matte

paid

Removes backgrounds from footage using local GPU-powered AI matting

Text Chasing Rainbow

freemium

Apply customizable multi-color gradients to text by character, word, or line

BoringDashes

freemium

Creates animated dashed strokes that stay consistent when shapes change

Smooth Rounder

freemium

Generate smoothly curved shapes with super ellipses and rounded corners

Add Anchor Point

paid

Add unlimited anchor points to any layer for independent animations

Photolapse

freemium

Create Flash Cut effects from image sequences in After Effects

AEP Version Updater

paid

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

Fade It!

freemium

Apply fade in and fade out transitions to layers without keyframing

WQ Pro

freemium

Redefine double-click behavior on layers with custom scripts

Flip Aspect Ratio

freemium

Swap composition width and height with a single click

MosaicArt

paid

Turn footage into mosaic and tile-based effects with adaptive grids

Icon Library

freemium

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

Shy Bar

paid

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

DeepClear

paid

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

Glasswork

paid

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

MarKey

freemium

Convert keyframes to timeline markers for cleaner workspace navigation

Handy Hands 2

paid

Create and animate flexible 3D hand surfaces in a single shape layer

AI Color Match

paid

Matches color grading between shots using GPU-accelerated AI analysis

Easy Rounder

freemium

Round rectangle corners in percentages, not pixels

SVG2AE

freemium

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

Auto Backup

freemium

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

NumberLink

paid

Links numbers in text layers to sliders for instant counting animations

GifGun 2

paid

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

AutoFill

paid

Fluidly fills layer bounds to automate masking and keyframing

PrayMitive

freemium

Create and animate 3D primitives with GPU raymarching inside After Effects

Lockdown 3

paid

Track warping and deforming surfaces in After Effects

Flip Animation

paid

Mirror and scale position keyframes with three modes each

Visual Slide Composer

freemium

Build complete videos using pre-animated slides and transitions

Parenter

freemium

Reposition animated layers together without breaking their keyframes

MP4 + Alpha Converter

paid

Convert transparent footage to MP4 format with alpha channel preservation

Tweaks

freemium

Advanced path morphing, shape manipulation, and layer distribution toolkit

Randsomator

freemium

Generate ransom note-style text with randomized fonts and textures

TypeAnimeJP

freemium

Simulates Japanese typing animations with hiragana and kanji input

Motion Clock

freemium

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

Ultra Box 3D

freemium

Generate animated 3D box rigs from shapes and expressions

Relativity

paid

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

Break It

paid

Shatter layers into animated pieces with physics controls and masks

Box It!

freemium

Creates dynamic, self-resizing shape boxes that automatically fit text

Smart Adapt

subscription

Build hundreds of screen adaptations in a few steps

Extrudalizer

freemium

Extrude 2D shapes into virtual 3D space with full Lottie compatibility

MASKit

freemium

Convert vector shapes to masks with one click

Workflower

paid

Create layer groups and organize compositions in After Effects

QualityControl

paid

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

Arc

paid

Adjust keyframe easing with one slider and GPU-accelerated speed

MographAE

paid

Clone and animate layers with cloners and proximity-based effectors

Local Diffusion

paid

Generate AI images locally in After Effects using Stable Diffusion

Style Bandit

freemium

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

breakdowns

freemium

Export labeled layer sequences with automatic numbering and video renders

CuttanaNir2

freemium

Create precise write-on text animations with stroke-based path control

Penpal 2

freemium

Edit vector paths in After Effects without switching to Illustrator

Stacker

freemium

Arranges layers to comp edges with custom spacing and alignment

Transition Master 2 Pro

freemium

Build, customize, and share native transitions for After Effects

Transition Master 2 Basic

freemium

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

Fresh Trim

paid

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

ft-Color and Channel Bundle

paid

Four plugins for channel manipulation, color grading, and broadcast legalization

ft-Filmic Contrast Bundle

paid

Three color grading plugins for fast filmic contrast and vintage looks

ft-UVPass Bundle

freemium

Re-texture 3D objects and create 3D masks using UV and position passes

SLCTR

paid

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

voodoo

freemium

Tracks puppet pins and generates parented controllers for character rigs

BRAW Studio

paid

Import and grade Blackmagic RAW files natively in After Effects

Type

freemium

Format numbers, split text, add typewriter effects, and style text

Klutz GPT

freemium

Generate After Effects scripts and expressions using ChatGPT

Unravel

freemium

Organizes project panel items and reduces file paths for safer collecting

QueueUp

paid

Save render settings and output folders for multiple After Effects jobs

freeGradient

freemium

Create and animate gradients with unlimited colors and parametric controls

StrokeStyler

paid

Edit shape layer stroke properties without drilling into nested groups

Set Path Keyframes

freemium

Add or remove Shape Layer path keyframes instantly with shortcuts

Super Resize Me!

freemium

Resize comps and scale all nested layers proportionally

TweiNa

paid

Push Photoshop and Illustrator layers to After Effects instantly

Groups and Toggles

paid

Isolate pre-comp layers into switchable groups for advanced compositing

Layer Force

freemium

Generates slideshow transitions synced to audio or voiceovers

MVRK for After Effects

paid

Add dynamic symmetry guides to improve shot composition and framing

Pixel Sorter 3

paid

Sort and rearrange pixels to create glitch and datamosh effects

Repeater

free

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

Keyframe Manager

freemium

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

Dresser

paid

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

Layer Sherpa

paid

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

AfterEmoji

paid

Insert over 3500 Twitter emojis as native After Effects shape layers

Ustav

freemium

Create and edit text layouts with expression-driven responsive blocks

TypoKit

freemium

Create animated titles from 10+ typeface styles without installing fonts

Mask Unlinker

freemium

Unlink masks from layer transformations without creating mattes

3D Primitives Generator

freemium

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

Keystone 3

paid

Align, stagger, order, and manipulate keyframes and layers

Faux Parent

paid

Advanced parenting with per-property control and custom influence

JPEG Glitch

freemium

Creates realistic JPEG compression glitches with control over each step

Tilda

freemium

Converts shape paths into animated waves with expression controls

Chump NFT Engine

paid

Generate NFT collection artwork and metadata from After Effects

ColorSwap

paid

Replace specific colors across comps, selections, or entire projects

Ae Voice Recorder

paid

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

Monotize

freemium

Convert any text layer to monospaced fonts in After Effects

Bendio

paid

Bend layers and attach nulls for rigged character animation

Pencil Park Bundle

paid

Search, organize, and manipulate shapes across three workflow tools

Emoji Library

paid

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

Drive

paid

Link one property to drive up to three others automatically

Loopy

paid

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

Reach Pro

freemium

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

Crazy Shapes

paid

Rig, animate, and bend shape layer paths with expressions-based tools

Circle Slicer

freemium

Slice compositions into circular segments with controllable masks

Hand Drawn Stuff

freemium

Frame-by-frame animated fonts and illustrations for After Effects

CropROI

freemium

Crop precomps to region of interest without layer displacement

Storyboard Maker

freemium

Create and organize storyboards inside After Effects

SlackOut

paid

Export and send After Effects renders to Slack in one click

TikTokText

freemium

Create TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts text styles in After Effects

Events

freemium

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

BtnHook

freemium

Assign keyboard shortcuts to UI script buttons

Compound Matte 2

freemium

Combine multiple mattes with merge, subtract, intersect, and exclude modes

Labels

freemium

Manage label colors across keyframes, layers, and project items

Labels

freemium

Manage label colors across keyframes, layers, and project items

Slides & Grids

paid

Create dynamic grids and slideshows with animated layouts and bulk editing

Automation Blocks for After Effects

freemium

Visual block-based automation system for repetitive After Effects tasks

KBar3

freemium

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

I Ate Mushrooms

paid

Generate AI-powered abstract images and noise from text or footage

MotionLand Bundle

freemium

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

Layers Pro

paid

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

Version Raptor

freemium

Automates versioning and prevents file overwrites in After Effects

Time Bend

paid

Custom multi-frame blending for time warps, smooth transitions, and loops

Auto Audio Mixer

freemium

Automatically balances and mixes all audio layers in your composition

Vector Paint Studio

paid

Organize, edit, and animate paint strokes as groups with tracking support

Parental Controls

freemium

Attach layers to parent paths, shapes, and text automatically

Paint Link

paid

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

LoopMaster

paid

Create seamless loop animations for GIFs, NFTs, and social media

Blob it!

freemium

Add animated blob and jiggle effects to shape layers and null objects

Pixel Pusher

freemium

Move layers by exact pixel amounts with customizable hotkeys

Reverse Text

freemium

Reverses text direction for RTL languages in After Effects

Responsive Tools

paid

Makes text and objects adapt automatically to composition changes

MoBar 2

freemium

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

Ticker

freemium

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

Essential Namer 2

freemium

Add layer properties to Essential Graphics Panel with custom naming

Coco Color Wheel

freemium

Interactive color wheel for creating harmonious palettes in After Effects

StyleX

paid

Convert video to cartoon, drawing, painting styles using AI stylization

Neural Enhancement Suite

paid

AI-powered video upscaling, denoising, and colorization for After Effects

Magic Switcher PRO

freemium

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

NFT

free

Satirical plugin that mocks blockchain hype and endless client revisions

Sticky-Web

paid

Draw parent chains and adjust anchors directly in the comp

Credits Roller

freemium

Build animated credit rolls from CSV, TSV, or JSON files in three clicks

GuidesUp!

freemium

Create guides, grids, and alignment helpers with one click

EmojiKit

freemium

Animated shape layer emoji library for After Effects projects

Textyle Studio

freemium

Animate text with 550+ presets and 30+ styles

Automation Toolkit

freemium

Build custom automation buttons without writing code in After Effects

FX StrokeSetter

freemium

Apply stroke properties to multiple Shape Layers at once

Automation Toolkit Pro

freemium

Build custom buttons that automate repetitive After Effects tasks

Blinky

freemium

Add a blinking cursor to text layers with one click

Set Parent To Structure

freemium

Auto-parent character rig layers to DUIK skeleton structures

AE Shapes Blender

freemium

Blend multiple shape paths with smooth transitions and layered controls

Express Table

paid

Generate animated tables from CSV data using customizable templates

Curve Tracer

paid

converts footage into hand-drawn line art with vectorized contours

Colour Scheme Generator

freemium

Extract a 5-color palette from any image and adjust it in After Effects

Move To

freemium

Reposition layers in the timeline with keyboard shortcuts

Burst Box

freemium

Create burst and pop animations with one click

Expression Calculator

paid

Calculate property value differences before and after applying expressions

Map Ramp

paid

Maps gradients to grayscale sources with advanced color interpolation

Taxon

paid

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

Moshun

freemium

Animated display typeface with bold shapes and fine line contrast

Pixelocybe

paid

Dynamic mosaic filter driven by pixel luminosity

iExpressions 3

freemium

Build expression-based rigs and templates with a visual interface

Social Importer

freemium

Import Instagram and Twitter posts directly into After Effects compositions

Carousel XPress

freemium

Creates linear, circular, exponential, or path-based carousels with one click

Aep to Mogrt Pro

freemium

Batch-export After Effects comps to Motion Graphics Templates

Font Collect

freemium

Collects fonts from After Effects projects like footage collection

Influx

paid

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

False Colour

freemium

Remap image luma ranges to custom colors with blend control

Fog

paid

Generate fog, god rays, and diffusion to relight scenes and add depth

Quick ToneMapper

paid

Apply tone mapping curves to CG renders in post without baking them in

Text Force

paid

Generate fast-cut kinetic text animations synced to audio and voiceover

Auto Transition Builder

freemium

Apply batch transitions to unlimited layers with one click

Sequence Ninja

paid

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

Find My AEP

freemium

Reveals your current After Effects project file in Finder or Explorer

Reka Grid

freemium

Generate animated grids with parametric shapes and scripting control

Vizual PixelPerfect

free

Upscale pixel art in After Effects and Premiere with clean edges

Social Beam

freemium

Export After Effects compositions directly to Instagram in three clicks

AEVIEWER 2

freemium

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

GoType

paid

Build kinetic typography animations with a minimal, compact text animator

SpeedX

paid

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

Deekay Tool

paid

Rig 2D characters in After Effects with one click and customizable presets

FX TextFlow

freemium

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

Coco Color CoWorker

freemium

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

Internal Property

paid

Internalize keyframes to reposition animated objects without redoing animation

Thumbs Up

paid

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

EZ Marker Align

free

Align markers on one layer with markers on another layer automatically

LayerRender

paid

Render individual layers to video without Media Encoder

Save Actions

paid

Save and recall layers with their properties across After Effects projects

Glitch Control

paid

Modular glitch effect plugin with RGB split, displacement, and color tools

LetsMotion Bundle

freemium

Three pro plugins for subtitles, stock search, and particles

AM Select And Set

freemium

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

ARSfader

paid

Control audio volume and panning directly in After Effects timelines

Stock Search Pro

freemium

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

Fade Up RTL

freemium

Reveal multi-line text character-by-character in RTL and LTR directions

React

paid

Create cloner-style repeaters and effectors in After Effects

Drag Zoom Pro

freemium

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

Plug-n-telligence

free

A parody plugin that reads your mind to select the right tool

Move Anchor Point 4

freemium

Move anchor points precisely without shifting the layer position

ReTrack

paid

Merge tracking data sources and refine motion tracks with selections

Take It Easy Bundle

freemium

Collection of workflow automation tools for After Effects

Flex

freemium

Build responsive layouts with layers that react to each other's size

Flatten Layers 2

paid

Group and flatten layers to a single PNG sequence without rendering

Pixel Encoder

paid

Create modular pixel art animations from any footage

Split Blur

paid

Kaleidoscopic blur that transforms from gaussian to adaptive image splits

easyShape FX

freemium

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

Dupli-Kit

paid

Duplicate layers with pattern-based control and randomization

AEVIEWER 2 Pro

freemium

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

Remove Unnecessary Mask Keyframes

freemium

Cleans up mask tracking data by removing redundant keyframes

Compression

freemium

Condensed animated typeface for high-impact headlines and titles

Fast Renamer

paid

Rename layers in After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator

Pastiche 2

freemium

Create layer collages and morphing animations from a source shape

AE Benchmark

free

Measure After Effects performance on your hardware (discontinued)

Matte Tool

paid

Simplify matte creation with 20 tools for layers, masking, and keying

AM Dropdown Effect Helper

freemium

Automate dropdown menu control by adding multiple items at once

Animation Composer Pro

subscription

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

Smart Key Reverse 2

paid

Reverse complex animations in one click with preserved interpolation

Match Comp Duration

freemium

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

Match Position

paid

Matches position and orientation between layers in 2D and 3D space

Blace 2

paid

Automatically detect and blur faces in video using AI

Items and Tags

freemium

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

Easy Bounce

freemium

Create physics-based bouncing animations from rough keyframes

Free Compose

paid

Groups layers like Photoshop without breaking expressions or parenting

ScaleUp

paid

AI upscaler enlarges footage up to 10x with neural network enhancement

BeatEdit Bundle 2

paid

Detect beats and sync edits to music across After Effects, Premiere, and

Masks to Cropped Layers II

freemium

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

Pixel Stretch

paid

Stretch pixels nonlinearly based on brightness for organic distortions

Advanced Selection

freemium

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

Quick Menu 3

freemium

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

MOBO_Utils

freemium

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

MoDeck Upfront

freemium

Make After Effects templates editable online via browser-based editor

MoDeck

freemium

Make After Effects templates editable online and automate batch renders

Automatic Whiteboard

freemium

Converts text layers and masks into write-on animations

Mix Color Layers

freemium

Blend multiple layers with independent mode controls in one output

VariFont

paid

Use variable fonts natively in After Effects

After Effects Pro Toolkit for Stream Deck

paid

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

Pseudo Effect Maker

freemium

Build custom effect control groups in After Effects

Super Morphings

freemium

Morph shapes and icons in one click with trails and slicer tools

Motioneer Lite

paid

Copy and apply animations to layers while preserving position and ratios

SF Caddy

paid

Quick asset replacement and lip-sync tool for character animation

Simple Text

paid

Animate text using shape layer controls instead of text animators

Screen Mapper

paid

Design multi-screen display layouts and export to After Effects

LaunchBox

free

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

Path Me!

freemium

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

Essential Typography

paid

Animated title templates for After Effects and Premiere Pro

ExpressionUniversalizer 4

freemium

Converts expressions to work in any After Effects language

TimeMarker

paid

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

Explodots

freemium

Sans serif typeface where each letter animates with dot-driven motion

Guides

freemium

Create, copy, and manipulate guides across After Effects compositions

Style Box

paid

Apply and switch preset styles on text, shapes, and precomps with one click

ninebysixteen

freemium

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

Motion Graphics in After Effects that Speaks to Your Brain

freemium

Free eBook teaching professional motion graphics principles and workflow

Sliced Box

freemium

Create 3D sliced box animations with one click and full keyframe control

Backgrounds 2

subscription

Animated background library with customizable color presets and variations

AM Typewrite Text

freemium

Creates typewriter text animations with customizable cursors and RTL support

Layer Displayer

paid

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

Blend

freemium

Animate objects between two property states with automated delay

Cavalry Importer

paid

Import Cavalry projects into After Effects and edit parameters live

Review Importer

freemium

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

RasterFast

freemium

Apply continuously rasterize and collapse transformation across your project

Exposure

free

Satirical April Fools plugin about trading exposure for payment

Buena Depth Cue Render Only

paid

Command-line rendering license for headless render machines

Matte-Kit

paid

Store and apply multiple matte sources to layers with a single click

Keep 'Em Separated 2

freemium

Separate position and scale dimensions across layers with one click

Recursive Mosaic

paid

Creates adaptive pixelation by subdividing image grids based on detail

Subtitle Pro

freemium

Create and edit professional subtitles inside After Effects and Premiere Pro

AM Pins To Corner

freemium

Snap corner pin points to comp edges with one click

Word Cloud 2

paid

Generate animated word clouds from text across After Effects, Photoshop, and

Randomatic 2

freemium

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

AEFX Shortcut Icons and Profiles

paid

1100+ effect shortcuts for Stream Deck and Touch Portal

Duplicate Frame Remover 3

freemium

Scans footage and removes duplicate frames using time-remapping

Hover

freemium

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

Composite Brush Unreal

paid

Real-time keyer for Unreal Engine's Composure system (discontinued)

PQ Type Boi

freemium

Browse and apply pre-animated type arrangements in After Effects

Vicente Animated Typeface

freemium

Animated display font with six-color palette and smooth motion

LTCPrinter

paid

Decode SMPTE linear timecode from audio and display it as text overlay

Zone Below

freemium

Reveal parts of layers below using expression-driven zone masks

easyRulers 2

paid

Create numbered ruler graphics for gauges, meters, and interface elements

Smart Keyframe Navigator

freemium

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

Super Collage

freemium

Create photo and video collages with 104 presets and custom layouts

BorderPatrol

freemium

Resize shape layers while maintaining stroke widths and rounded corners

GG Bunkai

freemium

Convert text layers into editable shape layers with path decomposition

Discotext

paid

Apply trim paths to live text layers with shape layer controls

ShotViz

paid

Embed Cinema 4D previz metadata and display it in After Effects or Premiere

Easy Clones

freemium

Build flexible clone systems with randomness, delays, and loopable wiggles

Fixel EdgeHancer 3

paid

Edge enhancement that sharpens edges without boosting surrounding contrast

LUT Mixer

paid

Mix multiple LUTs in parallel while protecting skin tones

Color Cone

paid

Create color looks and correct footage using HCL-based color grading

Rescue Matte Cleaner

paid

Clean noisy greenscreen mattes and remove tracking dots automatically

GEOlayers Mapdata

freemium

Licensed OpenStreetMap data for commercial map animation projects

Colloid

freemium

Animated typeface with frame-by-frame liquid flow between two colors

AAF Relinker

freemium

Relinks footage automatically despite name or duration changes

Fast Bokeh Pro Render Only

paid

Render-only license for headless machines running Fast Bokeh Pro

Anchor SNIPER

paid

Relocate anchor points with precision using alpha-channel detection

GEOlayers Mapdata Upfront

freemium

Discontinued subscription service that provided commercial mapdata for

Trails

paid

Create dynamic speedlines and motion trails that update with your layers

Slate Create

freemium

Generates custom slates for After Effects compositions in one click

MoCode

paid

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

ClearPlus

paid

Recover detail in hazy, underwater, and low light footage

Radnika

freemium

Animated sans-serif typeface blending 19th and 20th century design

Declutter

paid

Organize project assets into custom folder structures automatically

Swatcheroo

freemium

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

Pubes

freemium

Generate unlimited splines inside polygons or along shape edges

Smart Posterizer

paid

Match keyframe timing to source animation frame rates automatically

Smart Resize

paid

Automate composition sizing across multiple aspect ratios

HandyCam

paid

GPU-accelerated camera rig plugin with orbit controls and intuitive lens tools

Text Chain

freemium

Link text layers with different styles and constrain them to a set width

PQ Art Parts

paid

Handmade transitions and frames designed as luma mattes for After Effects

Topograph

freemium

Generates elevation maps and topographic visualizations from footage

foxReveal

paid

Automates path reveals using branching detection and expression-driven masks

Motioneer

paid

Save keyframe animations and apply them to new layers at any scale

BG Renderer MAX

freemium

Render compositions in the background while working in After Effects

Connect Layers PRO

freemium

Connect layers with dynamic lines using expressions, no keyframes

Warping Wheels 3

paid

Color wheels with skin tone protection and dedicated controls

Aura Render Only

paid

Command-line render license for Aura on headless render nodes

The Power of Expression

paid

Complete book and course teaching expressions in After Effects

Auto Crop 3

freemium

Crops compositions to fit contents without cutting off animation

After Effects Shortcut Icons

paid

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

BeatEdit for After Effects

paid

Auto-detect music beats and sync animations to the rhythm

Extended Coffee Break

free

Intentionally slows render times using un-optimized algorithms

Marker Typer

freemium

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

Monospacer

paid

Shifts characters in variable-width fonts to create even spacing

Ebberts + Zucker Variety Pack

paid

Bundle of four animation tools: Rubberize It, NodeKit, Wind, and Beatnik

Reduce Footage Layers

freemium

Removes inactive footage layers from your timeline without breaking links

ContrastUp

paid

Adjust shadows, midtones, and highlights independently to enhance contrast

AEC4D PRO

paid

Import Cinema 4D scenes into After Effects as editable layers

Network Clipboard

paid

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

Label Maker

free

Analyzes layer pixels and sets label colors automatically

Stretch-it 2

freemium

Add stretching effects to text and footage with a single click

Ripple Edit

paid

Premiere-style ripple editing for layer trimming and gap closing

Mask Transformer

paid

Transform masks with numerical input, motion paths, and helper layers

RIGOMATOR

paid

Extract, save, and reapply character animations across any rig

PQ Grit Kit 2

paid

160+ real, animated texture clips for adding grunge and noise

Lazy 2

paid

Distribute layers and keyframes along bezier curves for easier easing

TextBox 2

freemium

Generates auto-resizing background shapes directly on text layers

TV Distortion Bundle Render Only

paid

Render farm license for TV Distortion Bundle glitch and distortion plugins

Plugin Everything Everything Bundle

paid

Complete After Effects plugin collection for motion design and VFX

Beatnik

paid

Automates audio-driven speed ramps and retiming with one click

File Hunter

paid

Locate missing assets and relink footage in After Effects projects

Space Curves

paid

Edit motion path curves numerically with precise handle control

Boxcam 2

freemium

Create 2D camera movements without 3D layers or null objects

2D Special Effects

subscription

Hand-drawn frame-by-frame special effects library for After Effects

Prota Typeface

freemium

Animated mono-linear typeface with customizable stroke and animation controls

FX Gradient

freemium

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

Pins & Boxes

freemium

Create responsive layouts that auto-adjust with text changes

Superpose 2

paid

Removes moving objects from static camera footage for clean plates

MochaImport+

freemium

Import mocha tracking data to After Effects with stabilized precomps

Trapcode Mir

paid

Create and animate 3D terrains, surfaces, and flowing tunnels

Composite Brush

paid

Select and modify colors with brush strokes, no keying or rotoscoping

Marker Remap

paid

Retime compositions using split layer markers instead of keyframes

KeyMix

freemium

Combine multiple keys on a single layer using masks or mattes

OCD Renamer

paid

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

Bad TV Render Only

paid

Render-only license for Bad TV on headless render farms

Separate RGB Render Only

paid

Command-line render farm license for chromatic aberration effects

AfterCodecs

paid

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

Copy Pasta

paid

Copy and paste images between After Effects and your clipboard

NodeKit

paid

Create and animate node-based charts and infographics

Walker Tool

freemium

Generate walk and run cycle animations without manual keyframing

BAO Distortion Bundle

paid

Three plugins for warping, rigging, and distorting layers with masks

Multi Parent Rigging

paid

Parent layers to up to 10 targets with modular control over transform

Slitscan

freemium

Creates time-shifted slit-scan distortions with expression-driven masks

BAO Joint

paid

Rig a layer to two parents with automatic distortion and squash & stretch

Santa's Little Credit Helper

paid

Build card-style end credits with timing control and Google Docs import

Bezier Node

paid

Draw curved lines from point to point with automatic bezier handles

Layer Sitter

paid

Parent layers with a filterable list and quick null creation