What It Does
SpellCheck scans the selected composition and all nested precomps for spelling errors in text layers. When it finds a misspelled word, you can enter the correct spelling manually or fetch suggestions through a web connection to the developer’s server. The script was built to address After Effects’ lack of native spell checking, which its creator found frustrating after years of waiting for Adobe to add the feature.
Key Features
Recursive scanning. The script checks text layers in your main comp and automatically scans any nested precomps, so you don’t need to check layers individually.
Web-based suggestions. When you click the suggest button, the script connects to the developer’s website where a Perl script generates spelling suggestions quickly. The original local suggestion system took about 15 seconds per word, the web version returns results almost instantly.
Direct correction. You can type in the correct spelling yourself if you know what the word should be, without waiting for suggestions.
Who It’s For
Useful for motion designers working with large amounts of text, title sequences, or kinetic typography where typos slip through. Saves time compared to manually reviewing every text layer, especially in projects with many nested comps.
Pricing
Pay-what-you-want model with a suggested minimum of $9.99. Individual users can choose any amount. Teams and businesses must pay the suggested price for a valid license. One-time purchase with no subscription. Version 2.5 (February 2023) fixed bugs in the suggest feature and dictionary system. Compatible with After Effects CC 2019 through CS6.