PNG Files Not Supported in After Effects 25.3.1?
- July 7, 2025
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Hello,
Has After Effects dropped support for PNG files in version 25.3.1? I opened a project I had been working on in the previous version, and all of the PNGs are showing as offline. When I attempt to relink them, I get an error stating that PNG is not a supported file type.
These files were created in Photoshop, and I've never had issues with using PNGs—especially for 3D assets and transparency. To troubleshoot, I created a brand-new project, but PNG still isn’t even an import option.
I’ve already reinstalled AE, but the issue persists. Is this a known bug or a deliberate change? Dropping PNG support seems unbelievable—can someone clarify what’s going on?
Thanks,
-Chad
Screenshot attached.
System:
Apple Studio
Chip: Apple M3 Ultra
RAM: 256g
OS: 15.5 (24F74)
