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April 19, 2025
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What files to save and from what locations to backup After effects?

  • April 19, 2025
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I got a new computer and i replaced the support files folder and got my plugins for after effects, and also same with extensions but my ae doesnt seem to have my workspaces, changed theme color etc saved, what else do i need to replace to completely back it up?

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thepixelsmith
Community Expert
Community Expert
April 22, 2025

For the workspaces you will probably need:

Workspaces.xml (a file)

OriginalUserWorkspaces (a folder)

ModifiedWorkspaces ( a folder)

They are all located in the preferences folder for you respective After Effects version.

 

nishu_kush
Community Manager
Community Manager
April 21, 2025

In your old computer, launch After Effects and go to its preferences > Startup & Repair > click Reveal Preferences in Explorer/Finder. You need to copy the file "Adobe After Effects 25.2 Prefs.txt" and paste it on your new machine at the same location. If replacing this file doesn't work, try replacing all the files.

Let us know how it goes.


Thanks,
Nishu