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Feb 8, 2025 10:36 PM UTC
Question

Keyframes stretched after copying and pasting

When copying and pasting keyframes in After Effects, for some layers the pasted keyframes appear stretched or out of sync with the original timing.

 

Steps to reproduce the bug:

  1. Create an animation with keyframes on a layer.
  2. Select the keyframes and copy them (Ctrl+C).
  3. Move the playhead to a new position on the timeline, select a different layer, and paste the keyframes (Ctrl+V).
  4. Observe that the pasted keyframes are stretched or spaced differently from the original keyframes.

 

Expected result:
The pasted keyframes should retain the exact timing and spacing as the original keyframes.

Actual result:
The keyframes are stretched, altering the animation timing.

 

Additional information:

  • The issue only occurs on some compositions.

  • The issue only occurs when copying keyframes from one layer to another.

 

System details:

  • After Effects version: 24.6.1 (Build 2)

  • Operating System: Windows 10 Pro 22H2

  • Hardware: AMD Ryzen 3 3200G with Radeon Vega Graphics 3.60 GHz, 16.0 GB (13.9 GB usable)

4 replies

lucyp73428124
Participant
Mar 13, 2025 11:27 AM UTC

I'm having the same problem (AE 25.1.0 build 68, mac sequoia)... pasted keyframes, if they're being pasted as part of an effect or text animator, getting stretched exponentially per instance. 

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nishu_kush
Legend
May 15, 2025 7:20 PM UTC

Are you using any third-party plug-ins? If yes, disable them (go to Effect menu > Manage Effects) and see if that brings any change.


Thanks,
Nishu

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nishu_kush
Legend
Feb 10, 2025 6:46 PM UTC

Let us know if experts suggestions helps. If it doesn't please share the project file with us to test. Feel free to share it via DM if you do not want to share it publicly.

We're here to help.


Thanks,
Nishu

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ShiveringCactus
Community Expert
Community Expert
Feb 9, 2025 12:16 PM UTC

I've not seen that before but I did notice you have the Twixtor effect, is it possible that is throwing off the timings?

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