Animation Composer

A free plug-in for Adobe After Effects used by more than 900,000 motion designers.

What’s new

This is the biggest Animation Composer update in a long time.

  • For Windows users: much faster previews. No more loading.
  • New tool: Keyframe Actions. The most useful actions for working with keyframes.
  • Redesigned Keyframe Wingman. One-click control over keyframe easing got much better.
  • Browsing items got better. Items are now organized into clearer categories.
  • Editing got better. Better structure of controls, new font picker to change fonts directly from the Edit panel, and hover effect added to groups for faster editing.
  • New free items. Transitions, timers, bullet lists, cinematic titles, and callouts.
  • New Tools panel. See all tools and related tutorials in one place.
  • Major technical overhaul. A rebuilt foundation for faster future updates and shared tech with Premiere Composer.

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Animation Presets

Animating your layers with presets is fun. You can try different animations in seconds. Everything is super easy to add, remove or customize.

Transitions

Create mind-blowing cinematography quickly and with no hassle. Add a transition on a cut and voila, magic!

Titles & Typography

Auto-scaling and fully customizable. Basic building block of any video. These will never get old.

Social media stuff

If you create videos for social media, these will come handy. The essential call-to-action titles for getting a like, subscribe and more.

Graphic Components

Fully customizable. Basic building block of any video.

Sound effects

Some of the basic sound effects you have heard here and there. Swooshes, slides, clicks or blasts. All with adjustable pitch.

Many extensions available

This here is just a tip of the iceberg.
The next level stuff.

Browse extensions

Add your own stuff.

Browse your own project files, compositions, MOGRTs, footage and audio files right in Animation Composer.

Unlimited User Library

Free version lets you add up to 500 items to the library.
Subscribe to remove the limit.
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Tools

Turn tedious into instant. Your future self will thank you.

Keyframe Wingman

Your most favourite tool for easing keyframes.

It's free!

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Keyframe Actions

The most useful actions for working with keyframes.

It's free!

Adobe After Effects
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Keyframe Actions

Anchor Point Mover

Easily reposition anchor points without breaking your animation.

It's free!

Adobe After Effects
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Anchor Point Mover

Transition Shifter

Your fastest way to edit Animation Composer transitions.

It's free!

Adobe After Effects
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Transition Shifter

Quick Start Tutorial

From zero to After Effects hero in minutes.

Compatibility

  • Adobe After Effects 2024 and newer.
  • The plugin also works with the new Apple Silicon based Macs.