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Shapes to separate shape layers

jozuef
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Aug 15, 2021 Aug 15, 2021

Is it possible to convert the shapes (groups) of a specific shape layer to separate shape layers? Thank you.

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Mathias Moehl Community Expert
Community Expert , Aug 16, 2021 Aug 16, 2021

Yes, with a third party (commercial) script:

https://aescripts.com/explode-shape-layers/

 

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Mylenium
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Aug 15, 2021 Aug 15, 2021

There are scripts to that effect on AEScripts.com. Have a look over there.

 

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Mathias Moehl Community Expert
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Aug 16, 2021 Aug 16, 2021

Yes, with a third party (commercial) script:

https://aescripts.com/explode-shape-layers/

 

Mathias Möhl - Developer of tools like BeatEdit and Automation Blocks for Premiere Pro and After Effects
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Nicolaas Johnny
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Aug 21, 2023 Aug 21, 2023
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There's a script for it here: https://studiogummi.gumroad.com/l/shapelayerexpander

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