What It Does
Layer Storage organizes layers into custom groups that you control independently. Solo, hide, shy, select, or isolate entire groups with one click. The groups work like tags, not folders. A layer can belong to multiple groups, groups can contain layers from different comps, and moving layers after grouping doesn’t break anything.
No pre-comps. No nested hierarchies. Just flexible organization that stays out of your way.
Key Features
Custom Layer Groups. Create named groups and add any layers you want. One layer can exist in multiple groups simultaneously, giving you the flexibility to organize by purpose (backgrounds, text, effects) or by workflow stage (approved, needs review, final).
Bulk Operations. Solo, hide, shy, or select all layers in a group at once. The Isolate Mode hides everything except the selected group, letting you focus on specific elements without layer clutter.
Persistent Storage. Groups save directly inside your After Effects project file. Reopen the project months later or hand it off to another editor, and all groups remain intact. No external files, no broken references.
Flexible Organization. Add layers to groups, then move them anywhere in the timeline. Group membership stays intact. Combine layers from different comps into a single group when working across multiple compositions.
Supports After Effects CS5 through 2023. Includes English, Spanish, German, and French interfaces.
Who It’s For
Motion designers managing complex compositions with dozens or hundreds of layers. Anyone who’s lost time hunting for specific layers in cluttered timelines or who regularly works on projects that get reopened or shared.
Useful for commercial work where layer organization helps meet tight revision deadlines, or for template builders who need clean project structures that others can navigate.
Pricing
Layer Storage uses a pay-what-you-want model. The suggested price is $34.99, but you choose what to pay during checkout. A trial version is available to test before purchase.