What It Does
Social Importer pulls Instagram and Twitter (X) posts directly into After Effects compositions, eliminating manual screenshot workflows. Import posts by entering account handles (up to 10 posts) or pasting links separated by commas (up to 30 posts). The plugin supports both images and videos, automatically adapting template layouts to different image sizes and caption lengths.
Key Features
Flexible import methods. Choose between handle-based importing for quick grabs of recent posts or link-based importing when you need specific content. The plugin fetches profile pictures, usernames, captions, and media content, assembling everything into a ready-to-edit composition.
Customizable templates. Adjust your imported posts through 55+ keyframable parameters, including height, roundness, separation, opacity, and colors. Built-in templates for both Instagram and Twitter provide starting points, but you can save your own custom templates as presets. Animation settings and styling can be copied and pasted between posts, making it practical to maintain consistent looks across multiple social media imports.
Automatic adaptation. Templates adjust automatically to accommodate varying picture dimensions and caption lengths. This eliminates manual resizing and repositioning, particularly useful when batch-importing posts with different aspect ratios or text amounts.
Who It’s For
Useful for editors creating social media compilation videos, promotional content featuring customer testimonials, or documentary projects incorporating social media reactions. The preset system and batch capabilities make it practical for projects requiring multiple social media posts with consistent styling.
Pricing
Social Importer operates on a pay-what-you-want model. You can enter any amount at checkout (the displayed price is a suggestion). Individual users and hobbyists choose their price, while businesses and teams are expected to pay the suggested amount for a valid license. This is a one-time purchase with no subscription.
Note: The plugin is currently temporarily unavailable while technical issues are being resolved.