What It Does
pt_SSAKaraokeAnimator reads karaoke subtitle files (Substation Alpha .ssa/.ass or KaraFun .kfn formats) and converts them into animated text layers in After Effects. Instead of manually timing each syllable, you import a karaoke file and the script handles the sync, applying your chosen animation style to match the timing marks.
Key Features
Two animation systems. Choose between the faster basic preset system for simple wipes, fades, and color changes, or use After Effects’ built-in animation presets for more complex custom styles. The basic system imports and renders significantly faster, useful when processing long projects.
Preview before import. Test different presets and settings in a preview window before committing to the full import. Saves time when experimenting with animation styles.
Bouncing ball and text crawl. Add a bouncing ball that follows the karaoke timing, common in lyric videos. Or convert the subtitles into a scrolling text crawl instead of individual timed lines.
KFN line break options. Offers controls for handling line breaks when importing KaraFun Studio files, giving you flexibility in how multi-line lyrics appear.
The script supports After Effects CS4 through 2025. For regular non-animated subtitles without karaoke timing, the same developer offers pt_ImportSubtitles.
Who It’s For
Editors creating lyric videos, music visualizations, or any project requiring syllable-level subtitle animation. Also useful for language learning content where timed text highlighting helps comprehension.
Pricing
pt_SSAKaraokeAnimator uses a pay-what-you-want model. The developer suggests $29.99, but you can choose your own price. Bulk discounts apply if purchasing multiple licenses (25% off for 2, 29% off for 5, 33% off for 10). Upgrade pricing is available for previous buyers of related scripts.
Trial version available before purchase.