What It Does
ArabicText handles right-to-left text flow for Arabic and Farsi languages in After Effects. When you paste Arabic or Farsi text into After Effects, the software treats it as left-to-right text, breaking the natural flow and letter connections. Simple text reversal scripts fail because Arabic letters change form based on their position in a word (initial, medial, final, or isolated).
This script manages medial letterforms correctly and flows text from right to left, the way Arabic and Farsi are meant to be read.
Key Features
Right-to-left text flow. Reverses text direction to match how Arabic and Farsi are written.
Medial letterform handling. Preserves proper letter connections that change based on position in a word. A simple reversal script would break these connections.
Farsi support. Includes character sets for both Arabic and Farsi languages.
Limitation with directional presets. After Effects animation presets like “Typewriter” are built for left-to-right text and won’t work correctly with right-to-left languages. For typewriter effects with Arabic text, use AM Typewrite Text instead.
Who It’s For
Useful for motion designers working on projects in Arabic or Farsi. Common in title sequences, lower thirds, and kinetic typography for Middle Eastern markets.
Pricing
Pay-what-you-want pricing with a suggested minimum of $19.99. Individual users can choose their price. Businesses and teams must pay the suggested amount for a valid license.