What It Does
Auto Savior replaces After Effects’ default auto-save with three distinct saving modes. Save Just the Original Project works like pressing Ctrl+S on a timer, saving your current file without creating copies. Save One Copy creates a single backup that updates daily, designed for multi-day projects. Create Incremental Versions generates numbered backups at custom intervals.
The plugin pauses automatically when you stop editing (no changes for one minute), then resumes when you start working again. This prevents creating dozens of identical backups when you’re reviewing footage or taking breaks.
Key Features
Custom save intervals. Set anything from one minute to 60 minutes, or pick presets like hourly or daily. The timer counts down in the panel.
Version limits and cleanup. Store up to 60 backup versions. When you hit the limit, old files either move to a separate backup folder or delete automatically, your choice.
Save location options. Save backups next to your project file, or specify a custom folder. The interface changes color based on which mode you’re in.
Save Now button. Manual save option that works within the extension’s logic, useful when you want to force a backup before the timer runs out.
Adaptive interface. The panel resizes to fit different workspace layouts. Useful if you’re working on a laptop screen or have limited panel space.
Auto-start toggle. Turn the extension on automatically when After Effects launches, or leave it off and start manually when needed.
Who It’s For
Useful for anyone working on long projects where After Effects’ built-in auto-save creates too many or too few backups. The daily backup mode works well for projects that span multiple sessions. The incremental mode suits editors who want version control without manually duplicating the project file.
Pricing
Auto Savior costs $14.99 as a one-time purchase. A trial version is available on aescripts. Compatible with After Effects 2020 through 2025.