Skip to main content
MahaMN
May 26, 2026
Answered

Locking the existing keyframes

If I want to test a work, is it possible to lock the existing keyframes (KF) and add new temporary KFs with different color?   

    Nishu Kushwaha
    Nishu KushwahaCorrect answer
    Community Manager
    May 26, 2026

    Hi Maha,


    Thanks for reaching out. After Effects doesn't have the functionality to lock the keyframes. As a workaround, you can duplicate the layer by pressing Ctrl/CMD + D and try the new keyframes.

    Hope it helps. Let me know if there are any other questions.


    Thanks,

    Nishu

    2 replies

    Nishu Kushwaha
    Community Manager
    Nishu KushwahaCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
    Community Manager
    May 26, 2026

    Hi Maha,


    Thanks for reaching out. After Effects doesn't have the functionality to lock the keyframes. As a workaround, you can duplicate the layer by pressing Ctrl/CMD + D and try the new keyframes.

    Hope it helps. Let me know if there are any other questions.


    Thanks,

    Nishu

    Translate
    MahaMN
    MahaMNAuthor
    May 26, 2026

    Thanks

    Translate