What It Does
Extrudalizer converts 2D shape layers into extruded 3D objects without leaving After Effects’ 2D workspace. You design a shape, run the script, and suddenly you can rotate it in virtual 3D space, control its depth, and wrap artwork onto its faces. The result stays a 2D layer, which means you can use all of After Effects’ native 2D tools and effects that don’t work with true 3D layers. It exports to Lottie for web without baking expressions, or with baking for mobile apps.
Useful for isometric graphics, motion design projects that need dimensional elements, and anywhere you want the flexibility of 3D without the overhead of actual 3D layers.
Key Features
3D Transform Controls. Adjust extrusion depth, position, rotation, pitch, and orbit. You can control how the shape sits in space and rotates around its anchor point or its own center.
Appearance Options. Customize front and back face colors, opacity, and gradients. Set edge stroke color and width. Toggle wireframe mode or add translucency. Sides support fill shadows and their own gradient controls.
Artwork Mapping. Wrap images or graphics onto any face of the extruded shape. Choose from three methods: Corner Pin (resource-light but not Lottie compatible), Transform Effect (works with Bodymovin 5.12+), or Shape Layer (vector assets only, front/back faces).
Pre-Extrusion Options. Control the number of sections per curved segment and configure face parameters before extruding.
Animation Presets. Built-in loops for spinning, rotating, or oscillating shapes. Animating the original 2D path automatically updates the 3D extrusion.
Lottie Export. Export directly to Lottie for web without baking. For iOS or Android, bake expressions to keyframes. Recent updates improved Lottie performance by up to 40%.
Primitives and Views. Generate basic shapes like cubes, cylinders, stars, or diamonds. Apply preset looks such as translucency or wireframe mode.
Who It’s For
Motion designers who want 3D-style graphics without switching to a 3D renderer. Useful for explainer videos, product animations, and title sequences. Anyone exporting to Lottie for web will appreciate the compatibility. Also handy for designers who prefer the flexibility of 2D effects and layer management.
Pricing
Extrudalizer is pay-what-you-want. The developer lists a suggested price of $45 (single user) or $67 (floating server), but you can choose your own amount. A free trial is available with a 10-day limit and restrictions to shapes with a maximum of 4 vertices and 3 Bezier subdivisions. Upgrade pricing exists for previous purchasers (login required).