Best Shape Layer Tools Plugins for After Effects

Ouroboros 2

freemium

Apply multiple strokes to a single path in After Effects

Thicc Stroke

freemium

Variable-width strokes with gradient-along-path control for masks and shapes

Shape Up

freemium

Build and preview After Effects shapes before adding them to your comp

BoringDashes

freemium

Creates animated dashed strokes that stay consistent when shapes change

Square Peg

freemium

Individual corner controls for After Effects shape layers

Exte

freemium

Extends shape paths by selecting two points

easyShape FX

freemium

Apply shape effects like symmetry, metaball, and cloners to layers instantly

BorderPatrol

freemium

Resize shape layers while maintaining stroke widths and rounded corners

Smooth Rounder

freemium

Generate smoothly curved shapes with super ellipses and rounded corners

Wave The Path

freemium

Transforms any path into flowing waveform animations with GPU acceleration

Tilda

freemium

Converts shape paths into animated waves with expression controls

bq_Shape Layer Navigator

paid

Navigate, edit, and organize shape layers with hotkey-driven controls

StrokeStyler

paid

Edit shape layer stroke properties without drilling into nested groups

PathPrep

freemium

Convert parametric shapes to Bezier paths and bake transforms

Easy Rounder

freemium

Round rectangle corners in percentages, not pixels