After Effects

ElectricMayhem2Participant

Clean vectors at large scalesOpen for Voting

I do a lot of UX Motion work, and often times, need to do icon animations at a 1:1 for what engineers will output. I understand that AE is a tool that renders pixels, but it would be fantastic if there were a way to continuously rasterize vector assets within a comp. Sometimes, we’re working at 24px x 24px comps. So jumping from Figma to AE can be a pain. I understand the reasons behind “why” we cap out the zoom and why I see the aliasing, but without jumping to another tool like Rive, it would be fantastic for AE to just let me see as clean as I can.. even if its incredibly limited in its use case.Vectors only? Does it disable if I add a raster image? What happens if I add an effect? I’d imagine it would also need to disable as well. Would be great if it didn’t. TLDR: Rive and Figma have spoiled me on seeing vectors crisply in a viewport… and given the amount of UX work I do, it would be fantastic if AE could offer the ability to do the same, even if it weren’t available in ever

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Rosku300458516d0mParticipant

upgrade for webm gif exportOpen for Voting

WEBM export

RobBarrettCommunity Expert

When deleting a layer connected to an Essential Graphics control, warn the user which comp(s) will be affectedOpen for Voting

When deleting a layer which is being used for an essential property, the following warning is shown. However, there’s no way to do a reverse ‘Reveal in Timeline’ command to see where a layer might be connected to a comp’s EGP.It would be enormously helpful if this alert could list the comp(s) that would be affected by the layer deletion.

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Mike ChooInspiring

Add the Script name to the popup header bar when a script error occursOpen for Voting

I run a lot of script panels in my standard workspace, and often get popup dialogs stating things like:‘Unable to execute script at line 828. Execution halted’or‘Script cannot run while a modal is waiting for a response’.It would be really helpful when trying to identify which script is throwing an error if the popup dialog box that contains the error put the script name into the header bar, which at the moment is blank.Currently, diagnosing which script is causing an error requires clearing the workspace then adding things in one at a time, which can become very time-consuming. This change would remove a lot of that time, which means we can spend it on animation instead :)Example visualSummary: When a script error occurs, please add the name of that specific script into the popup error dialog to aid identification.

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ghazia38025826Participant

Missing ease in function Graph edit handle

i'm using After effect 2017 when i goes and want to edit ease handle so handle doesn't appear please help to appear my handle to edit ease in speed Thank you

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Adorable_mentors1715Participant

Descargar After Effects 2022 o 2023

Desinstalé after 2024 y cuando quise volver a instalarlo al renovar mi licencia me da este error, ya intenté con varias cosas pero nada funciona. A alguien más le pasó? Y como lo resolvió?

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lesley37326409z0p2Participant

Download project files for 'Top 10 Skills Editors Want to Master in After Effects' course doesn't work

I'm trying to follow the 'Top 10 Skills Editors Want to Master in After Effects' course, but the download for the project files don't work. I've tried to download them many times and in many different ways, but the download keeps getting corrupted. Only I read that multiple people have this problem.

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efficient_societyd226Participant

[macOS] AE preview color doesn't match export (MacBook screen issue & color shift during playback)

(Note: English is not my native language and I am using a translation tool to write this post, so I apologize in advance for any awkward phrasing!)The Main Issue I’m trying to make my After Effects preview accurately match my rendered output (viewed in VLC/Safari), but I’m running into preview color mismatch issues on macOS.Project & Color Settings Working Color Space: sRGB IEC61966-2.1 Use Display Color Management: OFF Blend Colors Using 1.0 Gamma: OFF Two Specific Problems We Are Facing1. Preview oversaturated on MacBook built-in display (My setup) On my external monitor, the AE preview matches the exported video (VLC/Safari) perfectly. However, when I move AE to the MacBook Pro built-in screen (Display P3 / Liquid Retina XDR), the preview suddenly becomes much darker and overly saturated, breaking the match with the rendered output. 2. Preview color shifts ONLY during playback (Friend's setup) Using the exact same settings on an external monitor, the preview matches the e

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precise_Everglowaac4Participant

After Effects RAM Usage Exceeds 32 GB and Preview Drops Below 1 FPS

Hi everyone,I’m having a serious performance issue with After Effects 2020 and would appreciate any advice.When I open After Effects and load certain templates, the preview becomes extremely slow—sometimes dropping below 1 FPS. At the same time, RAM usage suddenly increases until it exceeds my 32 GB of memory, and eventually Windows becomes unresponsive or crashes.My PC specifications include: NVIDIA RTX 2060 Super 8 GB 32 GB RAM Windows I’ve already tried both upgrading and downgrading After Effects to different versions, and also templates(from light to heavy) but the same issue continues.Has anyone experienced a similar problem? Could this be related to the template itself, memory/cache settings, GPU acceleration, plugins, or another After Effects configuration?Any suggestions on what I should check would be greatly appreciated.Thanks in advance!

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unique_personc588Participant

After Effects 24.6

Hello, I have an active Adobe Creative Cloud license. I need to install After Effects 24.6.4 because several existing projects and plugins are validated on this version. However, Creative Cloud only shows version 25.x and 26.x under "Other Versions". Is there any official way to obtain After Effects 24.6.4, such as:- Adobe Support access- Direct installer- Admin Console package- Any special entitlement Thank you for your help.

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Stellar_Beekeeper3254Participant

2025 UI Contrast is Too StrongOpen for Voting

Please provide options to use the old UI contrast settings or allow detailed adjustments for the 2025 UI contrast.The contrast between the background and text is very strong.I especially don't want pure white to be used for text. Since I have weak eyes, the new UI is too stimulating.I feel that other users will also experience eye strain when looking at the new UI for extended periods.Additionally, the gray UI is too bright and feels strange.At minimum, we need options to adjust settings like the brightness of text highlights.

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LUKE27474143gcvyParticipant

In Local Axis Mode, dragging the gizmo's Z (depth) handle in Active Camera/perspective view moves the layer along World Z, not local Z. X and Y handles are correct. Same move in Top/orthographic view works. 26.2.1, both renderers.

Issue: In Local Axis Mode, the 3D Transform Gizmo's Z (depth) handle translates the layer along World Z instead of its local Z when dragged in the Active Camera or any perspective view. Local X and Y handles are unaffected. The same local-Z move performed in an orthographic view works correctly, isolating the fault to the gizmo's perspective-view drag rather than the transform engine.Steps to reproduce:Create a 3D Camera Tracked comp of a scene, add solids using the camera tracked points. In the Tools panel, select Local Axis Mode. With the comp set to Active Camera (or any perspective view), drag the gizmo's blue Z (depth) handle back and forth using a solid.Expected result: The layer translates along its local Z axis (its facing/depth direction), consistent with Local Axis Mode.Actual result: The layer translates along World Z, ignoring Local Axis Mode. Local X and Y handles behave correctly — only Z is affected. Dragging the same layer along local Z in an orthographic view (e.g. Top

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nishu_kushLegend

FAQ: How to fix After Effects error: could not parse mask shape on clipboard

It could be frustrating if you ever run into the "Could not parse mask shape on clipboard" error in After Effects.                                        Why do I see this error? You may see this error if your clipboard contains something that After Effects can't analyze. Users often report that they see this error message after using Illustrator. It could be a raster image, a complex shape, path, or link from Illustrator or any other application.   Solution: Our community recommends the following solutions: If you are working side by side in Illustrator and After Effects, copy a simple shape in Illustrator. If you are not using Illustrator, copy text from your browser or any other application. That will replace the data on the clipboard with the text you copied. Restart your computer to clear the clipboard. If the solutions above don't help, reset the After Effects preferences. I

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daring_Hero4750Participant

White Edge Artifacts on Solid Layer Shadows in After Effects Advanced 3D Renderer

While testing 3D shadows using two solid layers in After Effects' Advanced 3D Renderer, I encountered an unusual rendering issue:When the two solid layers are close to each other, intersecting, or even perfectly overlapping in 3D space, a noticeable white edge/white line appears along the edges of the shadow cast by one of the solid layers.The issue can occur under the following conditions:The two solid layers have a certain amount of spatial distance between them; The two solid layers intersect each other in 3D space; The two solid layers are completely or almost completely overlapping; With the Advanced 3D Renderer enabled, and lighting and shadows turned on, an abnormal white edge can be observed around the boundary of the shadow.In particular, the white edge still appears when the two solid layers are completely overlapping or geometrically intersecting. Therefore, this does not appear to be caused simply by the distance between the layers or by normal layer occlusion.

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Anirudh386174108vp7Participant

Affter Effects won't Launch - Adobe Clean Font Missing

Adobe After Effects wont launch and throws up the AGM font error from version 26.0 onwards.A possible explanantion that can be drawn from this:Company has updated it’s security measure, which causes this conflict with the AGM font.To compensate I have been using v25.1, which has also suddenly stopped working. It keeps crashing on launch at the ‘Initializing Mediacore’ stage.Before support steps in asking me to try @josiah0206 solution in this thread https://adobe.ly/3WZVjci ; yes, I have looked into the possible solutiion, and our company’s security features stop us from meddling with windows security settings, so the solution above does not apply.What I am asking for:Resolve v26.0 AGM font error on launch. This issue seems widespread. Make v24.6.8 availble to download. For some reason I cannot find it anywhereRequesting a quick and effective resolution. This has been dragging on for a year at this point, and as of now, I am completely locked out of After Effects and unable to work on

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courageous_Crystal9b05Participant

Object Mask Properties not adding keyframe when adjusted in Program Monitor

I have found that when I try to adjust tracking results of the object mask using the mouse to move the mask in the Program Monitor a keyframe is not added to any of the properties. Path or Transform. The numbers do change in the properties window without adding a ketframe.If I manipulate the numbers in the properties panel a keyframe is added.

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ryano1534613Participant

"Adobe Media Encoder 2025" is damaged and can't be opened.

I recently updated my after effects and adobe media encoder to 2025. Now everytime i try to render a video through media encoder it says "Adobe Media Encoder 2025" is damaged and can't be opened.You should move it to the Trash.This file was downloaded on an unknown date.I'm on a m1 macbook pro and use these programs regularly for work. I tried to install the previous version of media encoder and get the same issue. I don't understad what could be causing this issue. and am struggling to find other people experiencing this online.

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CSI ProductionsInspiring

Ae relink dialog similar to Premiere ProOpen for Voting

In Premiere, when files lose their link, relinking opens a dialog showing a path from where the missing file was originally located. Whether for better organization, moving to a different location or renaming a file, files lose their links and need to be relocated. After Effects should use a similar dialog as Premiere when relinking lost files. The ability to see the path a file was originally stored in is a good indicator as to where I should start looking. Sometimes it's in the same location but the name was changed. other times, seeing the former path triggers a reminder that I moved the associated files to a new location and I know where to go look. This would speed production quickly locating lost or missing files. Additionally, I think being able to click on a primary "Projects" directory or hard drive where most of your work is saved, would use the computer to search all folders embedded inside rather than the user having to locate the specific file path - wh

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steveigniteInspiring

Replace footage - Progress barOpen for Voting

In Premiere when you relink footage there's a progress bar, which is useful, because it can take a long time. In After Effects, there is no such feature. After Effects is clever, in that if you use 'replace footage' to relink an asset that is offline, then After Effects automatically looks for, and replaces other offline footage with the same relative path. But... there's no progress bar. If a project has a large number of assets offline, then relinking just one can make AE hang for a long time, with no indication of how long it will take to finish, and uncertainty whether the program's still running or has crashed, as it is unresponsive. I'm currently trying to link offline assets in a project with a thousand or so assets offline, and after half an hour of AE 'not responding', I still don't know if that's because it's crashed or because it's just taking a long time to relink. A progress bar when replacing offline footage would be very welcome.

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sigalite86633480Participant

After effects missing files auto batch relink

after effect used to re link all the missing files as a batch - now i have a new macbook pro and it relink only one file each time and not automatically, do you have a solution for that bug?

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Professor VeneziaParticipant

Finding and Relinking Missing Footage in After Effects

In past versions of After Effects, I have been able to click on the missing footage, hit the return key to make the name editable, type command c to copy the name of missing footage and paste that into the search bar. This made locating and relinking footage very simple. That feature seems to have gone away in the past year or so. It would be great to get that back again. Are there any other discussions on this? Or is there something in the preferences that I'm missing?

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ghsnycParticipant

Reading a layer's Position (or Scale, or Anchor Point) via ExtendScript throws "invalid numeric result (divide by zero?)" when the returned array is used in string concatenation, even on a brand-new composition and layer.

Steps to reproduce:Create a new composition (any size/settings) 2. Add a solid layer 3. Run this via a script panel or File > Scripts > Run Script File: var v = app.project.activeItem.layer(1).property("Transform").property("Position").value; alert("pos=" + v); Expected result: Alert shows the Position value, e.g. "pos=320,180,0"Actual result:Script fails with: Error: invalid numeric result (divide by zero?)Additional notes: String(v), v.join(","), and v.toString() all work fine on the exact same array — only implicit + string concatenation triggers it. Scalar properties (Opacity, Rotation) are unaffected. Reproduces on a completely fresh project/comp/layer, and persists across a full quit and relaunch of After Effects.After Effects version: 26.3.0 (Build 87)Operating system: macOS 15.7.9

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RobBarrettCommunity Expert

Add an option to Collect Files to zip the contentsOpen for Voting

When collecting files via Dependencies > Collect Files, I often have to then provide the output of that as a .zip file.It would be helpful if there were an option in the Collect Files dialog to choose to zip up the contents of the collect (either instead of the collect folder, or in addition to it).

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hall123456Known Participant

Feature Request: The ability to control paragraph text height & width via expressionsOpen for Voting

Dynamically being able to set the height and width of a text layer iwth an expression will simplify and reduce layers and comps in complex projects, imporving Render and organization challenges. thanks!

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