After Effects 25.6 is now available to download!
Welcome to After Effects 25.6 After Effects 25.6 is here!This release focuses on stability and performance, delivering a long list of bug fixes along with several new features and workflow improvements. Update now to experience a smoother, faster, and more reliable creative process in After Effects. New in 25.6 Here are the new features coming with version 25.6 Try the Latest Version Extensive fixes and improvements New improvements and fixes in After Effects make it easier and faster to work on your projects, helping you get things done more efficiently. Modify Default Camera Settings Use the View menu to adjust the custom view and Default Camera Settings, whether viewing through a camera layer, the default active camera, or a custom view. Single 3D Gizmo for multiple 3D layers Select multiple 3D layers and control them together using a single gizmo to simplify managing complex scenes and reduce visual clutter in your workspace. Tip of the Day Find quick, practical insights into features, time-saving shortcuts, and best practices each time the Composition, Footage, or Layer panels are reloaded or empty. Fixed issues in 25.6 The list is long. Click here to check out the fixed issues. New in Beta Check out what's new in After Effects Beta. Try the Beta app Create parametric meshes Use the new mesh tool to create parametric shapes such as spheres, cubes, and cones directly within the app, and customize or animate their size, shape, and appearance. Substance 3D Materials (SBSAR) Apply Substance Materials (.sbsar files) to 3D models and parametric meshes to explore a wide range of visual styles and achieve stylized looks. Unmult effect for Keying transparency Remove solid black or white backgrounds from footage while preserving the colors and details of the foreground for compositing or other visual effects. Lossless Compressed Playback Preview longer segments of your timeline while using significantly less disk space, without compromising visual quality. Import SVG files as vectors Import SVG files directly into your composition and convert them into editable shape layers, ready to customize and animate. Improved Illustrator layer conversion Illustrator layers now preserve gradient fills, strokes, and transparency when converted to native shape layers, which also support animatable Scale and Rotation for gradients. Improved UI language support Run After Effects in languages different from the OS display language, enter Unicode characters in UI elements, mix multiple language scripts in a single text field, and more. Change anchor point in a more efficient way Effortlessly adjust the anchor point on 2D layers with Quick Set Anchor using the Properties panel or a keyboard shortcut. Duplicate layers using Alt/Option-drag Alt/Option-drag a layer to the Composition panel to instantly duplicate it in both 2D and 3D compositions. Enable lights to cast shadows Add multiple shadow-casting Spot, Parallel, and Environment lights to your 3D scene when using the Advanced 3D renderer in a 3D composition. New built-in audio effects Add new audio effects— Distortion, Compressor, and Gate to enhance and manage sound in your compositions, giving you precise control over audio directly within After Effects. Here's how you can install the latest version Open the Creative Cloud desktop application and click the Updates tab on the top left. Find After Effects in the list and click Update. I don't see the update in my Creative Cloud desktop application. What should I do? Click Help > Check for Updates from the Creative Cloud desktop application to refresh it. If you are experiencing any issues, please create a new thread explaining your problem so we can help.
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