What It Does
CropROI solves a specific frustration in After Effects: when you crop a precomposition, the layer typically shifts from its original position. This script automates the crop based on your Region of Interest (ROI) while keeping the layer exactly where it belongs.
The workflow is straightforward. Open your precomp, set the Region of Interest, return to your main composition, select the precomp layer, and click the CropROI button. The script handles the math to crop without displacement.
Key Features
One-button cropping. Select your precomp layer and execute. No manual position adjustments afterward.
ROI-based precision. Uses the Region of Interest you define in the precomposition as the crop boundary.
Non-destructive workflow. Preserves your original layer position and nested layer arrangements. Version 1.2 fixed bugs where child layers would move after cropping.
Useful for removing unwanted areas from complex compositions or focusing renders on specific regions without breaking your layout.
Who It’s For
Motion designers and editors working with nested compositions who need reliable cropping without position drift. Particularly helpful in projects with precise alignment requirements or multiple linked layers.
Pricing
Pay-what-you-want with a suggested minimum of $9.99. Individual users can choose their price; businesses and teams should pay the suggested amount for a valid license. Compatible with After Effects CS6 through 2025.