What It Does
AAF Relinker reconnects missing footage in After Effects projects, handling mismatches caused by other software like Avid Media Composer. It’s built for AAF imports where file names, durations, or paths have changed. A smart algorithm matches files even when details don’t align perfectly, making it useful for both small tweaks and large-scale relinking tasks.
Key Features
Three-button workflow. The interface stays simple: pick your folder, set options, relink. No elaborate setup required.
Grab Names mode. Uses layer names instead of source names for matching. Helpful when layer names are more reliable than the actual file names in your project.
Similar Names filter. Relinks only footage with similar names to the target files, reducing accidental mismatches in complex projects.
Stock footage and proxy support. Works for replacing placeholder footage or swapping in proxies, not just fixing broken paths.
Who It’s For
Editorial workflows that involve AAF roundtripping between Avid and After Effects. Also useful for managing stock footage replacements or updating proxy files when your media library has been reorganized.
Pricing
Pay-what-you-want for individual users (suggested minimum $9.99). Businesses and teams pay the suggested price for a valid license. Compatible with After Effects CC 2014 through 2023.
