What It Does
ap_batch_relinker scans a specified root folder to find files matching offline media in your After Effects project. It normalizes filenames by ignoring special characters (so “vidéo.mp4” matches “video.mp4”), then relinks them automatically or selectively. This solves the common problem of broken file paths when moving projects between systems or reorganizing media folders.
Key Features
Root folder selection. Point the script to a new starting location for your media. It scans all files inside and creates normalized filename lists for matching.
Relink All or Relink Selection. Batch relink every offline item in the project, or cherry-pick specific files from your selection in the project panel.
Duplicate handling. When multiple files match the same offline media, you choose which to prioritize. If folder names match between old and new locations, the script auto-prioritizes that match.
Layered file alerts. The script flags .PSD, .PSB, and .AI files that import as separate layers. You can force relink (losing layer structure) or skip to manual relink, with the new file path provided for reference.
Image sequence support. Works with numbered frame sequences, not just single video files.
Who It’s For
Useful if you regularly move projects between systems (Mac/Windows encoding differences), reorganize media libraries, or work with renamed files. Particularly helpful when special characters in filenames cause mismatches between operating systems.
Pricing
Pay-what-you-want pricing with a suggested minimum of $10. Individual users set their own amount; businesses and teams must pay the suggested price for a valid license. One-time purchase, no subscription.
Released March 2025. Compatible with After Effects 2025 and 2024.
