What It Does
TinkerType splits a single text layer into separately controllable 3D characters. Each character becomes an independent element you can position, scale, rotate, and color individually while staying in one layer. The plugin uses GPU acceleration to handle this processing.
Key Features
Character-level control. Position, scale, and rotate each character independently without creating multiple layers. The plugin maintains true 3D space, so you can work with depth and camera angles.
Built-in parameter animation. Adjust opacity, fill color (when Fill effect is applied), and blur (when Gaussian Blur is applied) on a per-character basis. These parameters update in real time.
Single-layer workflow. All characters remain in one text layer, which keeps your timeline clean and makes global edits simpler than managing dozens of split layers.
Who It’s For
Motion designers working on kinetic typography, title sequences, or text animations where characters need to move independently. Helpful when you need 3D text manipulation without switching to an external 3D application.
Pricing
TinkerType uses pay-what-you-want pricing. The suggested retail price is $112.50, but you set the amount you pay. A trial version is available to test the plugin with your projects before purchasing.