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Spotlight FX

2,300+ transitions, titles, overlays, elements and 20+ free workflow tools

Motion Graphics

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Face Swapper

GPU-based face swapping plugin for VFX stunt replacement.

VFX & Compositing

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CorridorKey for Green Screens

AI green screen keying plugin based on Corridor Digital's open-source tool

Keying & Masking

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Chromabba

Realistic chromatic aberration plugin with GPU acceleration

VFX & Compositing

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Astleyizer

Replace people in footage with Rick Astley using AI.

VFX & Compositing

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Anonymizer

Replace faces in footage with AI-generated anonymous identities.

VFX & Compositing

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Pixel Sorter 4

Pixel sorting plugin for glitch art and digital artifact effects

VFX & Compositing

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Shortcakes

Automates split-screen layouts from timeline clips in AE and Premiere.

Workflow & Utilities

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Letterbox Plus

Generate animated letterboxes and frames in After Effects.

Workflow & Utilities

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InkBloom

Procedural watercolor ink bleeding simulation for After Effects.

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Helix

Generate helix paths in After Effects with C4D-style controls.

Motion Graphics

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Head to Line 2

Add animated arrowheads to any line in After Effects with one click.

Motion Graphics

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FontMixer

Merge up to 100 fonts into one file for use across Adobe apps.

Text & Typography

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Foldspace

Create and animate 3D curved surfaces in After Effects

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Fast HSB Color

HSB/HSL color sliders for After Effects without the color picker popup

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Expression Kit

Browse and apply 140 ready-to-use AE expressions with live preview.

Workflow & Utilities

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Effect Remover Pro

Remove, hide, and manage After Effects effects instantly.

Workflow & Utilities

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Control LMFX

Manage layers and effects across compositions from one panel.

Workflow & Utilities

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Anchor Point Mover

Reposition anchor points without breaking keyframes or animations

Workflow & Utilities

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Curves

Advanced curve-based easing tool with elastic, bounce, and distribution modes

Rigging & Animation

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Motion Studio

Professional animation toolkit with 80+ tools for After Effects workflows

Workflow & Utilities

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Anchor Point Mover

Adjust anchor points across multiple layers while preserving animations

Workflow & Utilities

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Global Renamer

Batch rename layers and assets in After Effects

Workflow & Utilities

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Looper

Create seamless loops and boomerang animations with one click

Workflow & Utilities

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Keyframe Copy

Copy animation timing and keyframe values across layers in one click

Workflow & Utilities

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Keyframe Easing

Apply smooth easing curves to multiple keyframes in one click

Workflow & Utilities

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Blending Modes

Apply common blending modes with one click, no dropdown menus

Workflow & Utilities

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Copy Face

AI face swapping for real and stylized faces in After Effects

VFX & Compositing

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AE Sheets

Manage text layers and batch-generate localized compositions with AI

Text & Typography

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NatuRamp

Generate natural, procedural gradients with organic color transitions

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Animation Composer

Spotlight FX vs Animation Composer: Asset Library vs Preset Engine

Spotlight FX vs Animation Composer: which motion preset plugin fits your workflow? Compare libraries, pricing, and real AE use cases.

Pixflow vs AEJuice: Asset Library Subscriptions Compared

Pixflow vs AEJuice: both sell motion graphics asset libraries for After Effects. Here's how pricing, library size, and licensing actually differ.

EasyEdit Viewer

Pixflow vs EasyEdit Viewer: Subscription Library vs Pay-Once Templates

Pixflow offers a subscription with AI tools and unlimited templates; EasyEdit Viewer uses one-time pack purchases. Here's how to choose.

Animation Composervs

Animation Composer vs Pixflow: Preset Workflow vs Asset Subscription Platform

Animation Composer vs Pixflow: comparing a focused After Effects preset tool against a broad subscription asset platform with AI features.

February 22, 2026

EasyEdit Viewer

Motion Bro vs EasyEdit Viewer: Transition Packs vs Template Library

Motion Bro vs EasyEdit Viewer: compare transition-focused preset packs against a broad template library to find the right fit for your workflow.

February 14, 2026

Spotlight FX vs Motion Bro: Subscription Library vs One-Time Purchase

Spotlight FX vs Motion Bro: comparing a cloud-based subscription asset library against a one-time purchase preset manager for AE and Premiere Pro.

February 5, 2026

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Alternatives to Move Anchor Point 4

Best Move Anchor Point 4 Alternatives for After Effects

Find the best Move Anchor Point alternatives for After Effects - from free one-click tools to full workflow suites with broader animation and easing features.

Alternatives to Flow

Best Flow Alternatives for After Effects

Discover the best Flow alternatives for keyframe easing in After Effects - with options for different budgets, physics-based motion, and Premiere Pro support.

Alternatives to Animation Composer

Best Animation Composer Alternatives for After Effects

Discover the best Animation Composer alternatives for After Effects -more assets, flexible pricing, and tools that work across Premiere Pro too.

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Best 3D Plugins for After Effects

Create, import, and animate 3D objects, cameras, and scenes directly inside After Effects.

Best Particle System Plugins for After Effects

Advanced particle engines for creating fire, smoke, abstract networks, and generative effects in After Effects.

Best 3D Environment & Scene Plugins for After Effects

Create 3D terrains, environments, buildings, and volumetric scenes directly in After Effects.

Best AI-Powered Plugins for After Effects

Machine learning and AI tools that automate complex tasks like keying, upscaling, and depth generation.

Best Free Worth Installing Plugins for After Effects

The best completely free After Effects plugins for motion designers on any budget.

Best Keyframe Management Plugins for After Effects

Select, edit, copy, scale, and manage keyframes faster across your After Effects timeline.

Best UI & UX Animation Plugins for After Effects

Tools for animating app interfaces, prototypes, dashboards, and screen content in After Effects.

Best Project Organization Plugins for After Effects

Keep your After Effects projects clean, structured, and easy to navigate with these tools.