copy paste keyframes of multiple layers at the same time

[Roei Tzoref]

in Ae, you can't copy/paste properties of different layers at the same time, it will intuitively duplicate your layers as a result.

you can do this using scripts:
https://aescripts.com/paste-multiple-keyframes/
https://conigs.com/tools/key-cloner/

this should be native.

[Roei Tzoref]

*Edit: it will unintuitively duplicate your layers

[FeedbackCommunityMember]

It would be great you can simply hold down a modifier key to indicate that you want to past keyframes across multiple layers, as opposed to simply pasting layers.

[Rocketbottle]

I really miss copying multiple keyframes on multiple layers.
How about when selecting keyframes would copy/paste keyframes
... and selecting layers WITHOUT keyframes would copy/paste layers. Simple content-aware copy/paste function we have already in AE.

[jaydude-wb]

Please add the ability to copy/paste a multi layer keyframe selection. When all properties exist on both layer - just add the keyframes, when properties don't exist, copy the effects along.

[Bassefrans]

This will probably not happen until 15+ years, if ever, so in the mean time you should download this script:

https://aescripts.com/keyframe-presets/

You can copy/paste multiple keyframes from multiple layers,.
You can save selected keyframes into presets on a list.
This list can be exported and imported as a setting file.

Brilliant!

[Northey_]

I've been using a script for this for years and couldn't live without it. The script is fine but I would prefer something native that I can use with a shortcut key.

[Ignatz Johnson Higham]

This should be built in and easily accessible via keyboard shortcuts

[peterd81438620]

thats counter intuitive and it sucks big time

[Bassefrans]

Wow, unbelievable that this hasn't been fixed yet. This is a BUG! If I wanted to copy some layers, I would SELECT the layers! Seriously, I've been using AE for 15+ years and I STILL do the same stupid mistake every now and then, because it would MAKE SENSE if the selected keyframes would be copy-pasted, not the layers!

[Dierenwinkel Doc]

Lol since 2018 guess we will have to wait till 2028 till this is fixed

[bb728]

BUMP, Please fix this asap. Thanks.

It's basic program functionality. If layers are selected when copying, copy layers. If KEYFRAMES are selected, copy layer's (/layers') keyframes. There are plenty of ways to copy layers in this app, but most use this for complex keyframe animation and keyframe workflow (e.g. ability to copy and paste) should be prioritized. Selecting layers and hitting ctr+D copies and pastes them. Selecting keyframes and copy and pasting them does the same as above. Why? Bad UX/UI design. Ironically, this works in Premiere Pro, a program that handles keyframes pretty badly in anyone's experience. Adobe really has to get their stuff together and listen to their customers.
Idk how I saw somewhere they won an award for customer satisfaction/analytics when they have bugs that are years and years old.

[JohnColombo]

Hi all,

We are very happy to announce that this functionality is now available in the latest Beta builds. The official Beta announcement is here: https://community.adobe.com/t5/after-effects-beta-discussions/copy-amp-paste-keyframes-across-multip...

Thank you all for your requests, please let us know how the feature is working for you in the Beta builds.

Cheers,

- John, After Effects Engineering Team

[Frank_B]

Thanks! Works like a charm!
Could we have ctr-shift-v pasting selected keyframes in reverse (mirror like)?

[InfiniteWhale]

Now do timeline folders and slow down your major release cycle

[JohnColombo]

Hi all,

The ability to copy/cut/paste keyframes across multiple layers has now been released with version 24.4 of After Effects. You can also now Paste Reversed Keyframes, including across multiple layers. For more details, please see https://helpx.adobe.com/after-effects/using/whats-new/2024-4.html#multi-layer-keyframe-copy-paste.

Thank you all again for your feedback and comments! 

- John, After Effects Engineering Team