#Shapes

Full animatable control over rectangle shapes in After Effects

proGradient

Animated gradient plugin with Magnet, Contour, Mask Path, and more.

PhysicDesk

Real-time 2D physics simulator that bakes to AE keyframes.

Oscilloscope

Render images, audio, or paths as glowing CRT beam traces.

MB Liquid Glass

Native glass refraction effect with blur, highlights, and tint.

Looping Lines

Generate procedural looping line animations in After Effects.

LightsOn

Add lens flares and lights to AE scenes using no plugins.

Light & Optical FX

IconDock

Search and import icons into After Effects as PNG, SVG, or Shape Layers

GradientHub

Browse and apply gradients to Colorama, Shape Layers, and more.

Color Grading

Gradient Flow

Copy and paste gradients between shape and solid layers in AE.

DMAPR: Displacement Map Generator

Procedural displacement and PBR texture map generator for 3D workflows

CloneSpace

GPU-accelerated 3D layer duplication and distribution for After Effects

CenterLine

Extract skeletal vector paths from raster art for write-on animations

Aquon

GPU-accelerated 2D fluid simulation using masks as walls in AE

VoxPattern

Renders GPU-accelerated geometric patterns in 3D space in After Effects.

Safest Zone

Add reliable safe zones for social video, ads, and custom formats.

Grid Composer

Visual grid layout designer with drag-and-drop editing for After Effects.

Grid Builder

Build and animate complex grid layouts from a single Null layer.

CrossFrame

Design once, adapt animations across 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, and 4:5.

Collage Pro

Build and animate responsive collage layouts in After Effects.

2DFbend

Slice and curve any After Effects layer into smooth bends.

VECTIS

Pseudo-3D Bezier line generator with depth-aware stroke scaling

Torn Paper

Procedural torn paper edges on masked AE layers, GPU-accelerated

LightSweepPro

Physics-based bevel and light sweep for cinematic text in AE

Light & Optical FX

Shortcakes

Automates split-screen layouts from timeline clips in AE and Premiere.

Letterbox Plus

Generate animated letterboxes and frames in After Effects.

Helix

Generate helix paths in After Effects with C4D-style controls.

Head to Line 2

Add animated arrowheads to any line in After Effects with one click.

Foldspace

Create and animate 3D curved surfaces in After Effects

Anchor Point Mover

Adjust anchor points across multiple layers while preserving animations

Bevelizer

GPU-accelerated bevels on text and shapes in real-time

ReColor

Reveal and update all layer colors in your project via hex or picker

Wave The Path

Transforms any path into flowing waveform animations with GPU acceleration

Cut'n'Pack

Cuts layers by masks and pre-composes them into optimized compositions

RealFX Bundle Kit

Six procedural tools for HUDs, circuits, gauges, and tech UI

PathLink

Transfer paths and text between Illustrator and After Effects

Liquid Glass

Generate modern glass shapes with transparency effects in one click

Cleanup Master

Organize complex shape layers without splitting into multiple layers

Bento

Generate random or uniform bento box grid layouts in After Effects

PathPrep

Convert parametric shapes to Bezier paths and bake transforms

xCloner

Clone layers across paths, grids, radials, and object shapes

GridGen

Procedural grid system generator for After Effects

drAEw

Draw and animate frame-by-frame inside After Effects with vector brushes

PS Shape to AE Shape

Converts Photoshop shape layers to editable After Effects vector shapes

MaskPro

Select, copy, convert, and split masks with one-click controls

ColorFlow

Manage colors and labels in After Effects with custom palettes

Motion Tweaks

Collection of practical motion design scripts for everyday After Effects tasks

PastePath

Copy and paste mask and shape paths with keyframes intact

AEPathfinder

Split, trim, and combine vector shapes across multiple layers

Curl The Path

Add helix curls and spiral effects to any mask or shape path

Handy Particles Pro

Create particle systems with custom shapes and export to Rive

Particle Systems

MaskShapeConverter

Convert masks to shapes and shapes to masks in After Effects

Shape Library

Save custom shapes and create presets with one click

Google Earth Studio Toolkit

Add pins, labels, and connection lines to Google Earth Studio exports

Stroky

Add unlimited strokes with perfect corners to any layer in one click

Limber

Rig and animate characters with IK, FK, and FreeK modes

MoleculeGen°

Generate circle pack patterns and animations for 2D and 3D motion graphics

Swappy

Swap fills and strokes on shape layers like Photoshop and Illustrator

3D Modeler

Extrude layers into 3D models with masks and textures

Extrude

Add 3D extrusions to text, shapes, and masks in a single click

Square Peg

Individual corner controls for After Effects shape layers

Karton 2

Generate responsive text boxes and shape backgrounds in one click

Polka Dots Maker

Generate customizable polka dot patterns in After Effects with one click

Volume n' Tricks 2

Creates isometric projections and animations compatible with Lottie exports

Super 3D

Add parametric primitives, import models, and control textures in 3D space

Boxer

Auto-resizing text boxes that adapt to source text changes

Nice Curves

Generate smooth rounded paths controlled by nulls

FontShaper

Use 780+ Google Fonts and local fonts as vector shapes without installing

ToothPaste

Paste SVG files into After Effects with editable text and gradients

WIR3D

Create parametric 3D wireframe shapes from a single shape layer

BG Generator

Generate infinite animated backgrounds using shapes and expressions

Uber Key

Edit animated mask and shape paths once, changes apply to all keyframes

Path Selection Mode

Select shape layer path points with a single click

Breeze

Generate wavy animations in four directions on layers

Newton 4

Apply realistic 2D physics to After Effects layers with gravity and collisions

Cell Division 2

Convert layers into transparent liquid droplets using 21 styles

BoringDashes

Creates animated dashed strokes that stay consistent when shapes change

Smooth Rounder

Generate smoothly curved shapes with super ellipses and rounded corners

MosaicArt

Turn footage into mosaic and tile-based effects with adaptive grids

Icon Library

Access 47,543 open source icons as native shape layers in After Effects

Exte

Extends shape paths by selecting two points

Handy Hands 2

Create and animate flexible 3D hand surfaces in a single shape layer

Easy Rounder

Round rectangle corners in percentages, not pixels

SVG2AE

Import SVG files into After Effects as shape layers via drag and drop

PrayMitive

Create and animate 3D primitives with GPU raymarching inside After Effects

Tweaks

Advanced path morphing, shape manipulation, and layer distribution toolkit

Ultra Box 3D

Generate animated 3D box rigs from shapes and expressions

CelWizard Frame by Frame Library

Library of 320+ hand-drawn frame-by-frame animation elements

Extrudalizer

Extrude 2D shapes into virtual 3D space with full Lottie compatibility

MASKit

Convert vector shapes to masks with one click

Flowers Bloom

Build custom animated flowers and plants with combinable assets

Penpal 2

Edit vector paths in After Effects without switching to Illustrator

StrokeStyler

Edit shape layer stroke properties without drilling into nested groups

Fraction

Generates regular star polygon shape layers without math

Set Path Keyframes

Add or remove Shape Layer path keyframes instantly with shortcuts

TweiNa

Push Photoshop and Illustrator layers to After Effects instantly

Power Droste

Creates Droste effect spirals with 3D rotation and customizable strands

AfterEmoji

Insert over 3500 Twitter emojis as native After Effects shape layers

3D Primitives Generator

Build cubes, cylinders, pyramids, and prisms from native After Effects layers

Tilda

Converts shape paths into animated waves with expression controls

Pencil Park Bundle

Search, organize, and manipulate shapes across three workflow tools

Soft Body 2

Create physics-based soft body simulations on text, shapes, and layers

Crazy Shapes

Rig, animate, and bend shape layer paths with expressions-based tools

Circle Slicer

Slice compositions into circular segments with controllable masks

VectorBox

Build colorful 3D boxes with consistent stroke sizes

Plotter

Converts footage and images into vector art using 16 algorithms

Nexa Bold

Animated typeface with shape layers and 3D extrusion controls

Parental Controls

Attach layers to parent paths, shapes, and text automatically

Blob it!

Add animated blob and jiggle effects to shape layers and null objects

Pattoon 2

Apply textures to layers with glitch, displace, dissolve effects

GuidesUp!

Create guides, grids, and alignment helpers with one click

EmojiKit

Animated shape layer emoji library for After Effects projects

irrealix Bundle

Three procedural design plugins: fluid gradients, strokes, and grids

FX StrokeSetter

Apply stroke properties to multiple Shape Layers at once

AE Shapes Blender

Blend multiple shape paths with smooth transitions and layered controls

Burst Box

Create burst and pop animations with one click

iExpressions 3

Build expression-based rigs and templates with a visual interface

PixelsWorld

Write Lua, GLSL, or Shadertoy code to build generative graphics in After Effects

Volna

Draws advanced animated strokes with gradients, noise, and arrows

Reka Grid

Generate animated grids with parametric shapes and scripting control

easyShape FX

Apply shape effects like symmetry, metaball, and cloners to layers instantly

Pixy Halftone

Creates pixelated halftone effects with alpha transparency

Matte Tool

Simplify matte creation with 20 tools for layers, masking, and keying

Keying & Masking

Amelie Typeface

Monolinear animated typeface with adjustable stroke weights

Spiral Maker

Create spiral patterns from mask paths with one click

Super Morphings

Morph shapes and icons in one click with trails and slicer tools

Lorenz System

Generates Lorenz chaotic attractor paths in your After Effects comp

Style Box

Apply and switch preset styles on text, shapes, and precomps with one click

Thicc Stroke

Variable-width strokes with gradient-along-path control for masks and shapes

Blend

Animate objects between two property states with automated delay

Voronoi Shatter

Generate Voronoi and geometric fracture patterns as masks or shape layers

easyRulers 2

Create numbered ruler graphics for gauges, meters, and interface elements

BorderPatrol

Resize shape layers while maintaining stroke widths and rounded corners

GG Bunkai

Convert text layers into editable shape layers with path decomposition

Easy Clones

Build flexible clone systems with randomness, delays, and loopable wiggles

Trails

Create dynamic speedlines and motion trails that update with your layers

Geometric Filter

Converts footage into geometric approximations using traced contours

Swatcheroo

Manage, apply, and swap color swatches on layers and text in After Effects

Pubes

Generate unlimited splines inside polygons or along shape edges

foxReveal

Automates path reveals using branching detection and expression-driven masks

Connect Layers PRO

Connect layers with dynamic lines using expressions, no keyframes

Aura Render Only

Command-line render license for Aura on headless render nodes

Aura

Generates animated geometric shapes in 3D space using procedural waves

Path Visualizer

Draws vertices, bezier curves, and handles from text or paths

FX MagiCoin

Generate vector-based spinning coin animations with currency symbols

Geometrize!

Recreates images as abstract arrangements of geometric shapes

TextBox 2

Generates auto-resizing background shapes directly on text layers

Bezier Node

Draw curved lines from point to point with automatic bezier handles

YaroFlasher Super Bundle

Two shape-based animation tools for creating liquid trails and line effects

Super Liquids

Creates frame-by-frame style liquid trail animations for objects

quadrateFX

Generate treemap patterns and luminance-based vector rectangles

TextBorder

Creates animated borders around text that update automatically

WobbleBox

Shape Layer preset that makes boxes wobble like jelly

Shape Layer Toolbar

Adds quick-access buttons for shape layer elements and expression controls

Chain & Sprockets

Builds animated 2-gear and connecting chain rigs with shape layers

mazeFX

Generate animated vector mazes with unique solution paths on shape layers

Zujal Animated Typeface

Handwritten comic-style animated typeface with stroke-based reveals

Moglyph FX

Clone and animate text or glyph shapes procedurally within one layer

Primitives

Add parametric or Bezier shapes to comps from a KBar toolbar button

Roll it!

Animate shape layers or masks rolling along paths with precise edge detection

Hooker

Parent mask and shape path points to layers for animation control

Shape Up

Build and preview After Effects shapes before adding them to your comp

Super Lines

Generate animated line effects for transitions and motion design

Wayfinder

Attach layers to shape paths and animate them along complex outlines

Ouroboros 2

Apply multiple strokes to a single path in After Effects

Shape Elements Pack

593 drag-and-drop animated shapes for motion graphics and video work

GridGuide

Creates snappable grid guides and auto-aligns layers in After Effects

Isomatic FX

Builds isometric graphics in 2D and 3D directly inside After Effects

circuitFX

Generates random circuit board graphics with customizable components

ShapeMonkey

Generate procedural shape layer animations for motion graphics and text

Origami Hexagons Pack 1

Add 4 hexagonal mesh types to Origami for procedural 3D animations

Advanced Mask Editor 2

Edit, merge, and animate masks in After Effects with precision tools

Web Browsers by RigFast

Rigged browser graphics with tabs, scrollbars, and realistic interactions

Animated Illustrations Bundle for Animation Composer

Over 300 drag-and-drop animated illustrations in three visual styles

Colorful Style Pack for Animation Composer

384 pre-animated illustrations for drag-and-drop motion graphics

Iconic Style Pack

Pack of 354 animated icons and illustrations for After Effects

Shape Transitions for Animation Composer

200+ drag-and-drop shape transitions using native After Effects layers

Transitions

Monkey Suite Bundle

Automate text, shapes, cameras, and transitions across motion graphics

Outlined Style Pack for Animation Composer

346 pre-animated outlined illustrations for Animation Composer

Edgy Style Pack for Animation Composer

Pre-animated shape-based icons and illustrations for motion graphics

Solitude Animated Typeface

Geometric animated capitals and numbers for headline typography

Plexus 3

Build generative 3D particle networks with lines, facets, and effectors

Particle Systems

Fast Spline Connector 2

Connect separate spline segments into a single spline in Cinema 4D

PQ Mo•Bits

Library of pre-animated icons with a browsable After Effects panel

PQ FUI Toys 3

Pre-animated fake user interface elements as customizable compositions

LayerGenerators

Automate creation of hundreds of text, solid, and shape layers

Origami

Generates procedural mesh animations from shape layers and masks

Power Hyperboloid

Create GPU-accelerated 3D hyperboloid surfaces with composition lighting

Control Maker

Create custom control shapes for After Effects rigs

BAO Mask 3D Warper

Generate 3D shapes from masks and warp layers with precision

Mercury

GPU-accelerated liquid deformations for shapes, text, and masks

3D Paper Jam

Creates animated paper folding and jamming effects with full 3D controls

Vertex Tool

Rounds mask and shape layer corners using 12 selectable algorithms

Divide & Corner

Split layers into grids with custom shapes and rounded corners

bq_Shape Layer Navigator

Navigate, edit, and organize shape layers with hotkey-driven controls

Speed Lines

Attach animated strokes to moving objects along their motion path

Friction

Distorted geometric animated typeface with fluttering secondary layers

Polyline

Generates animated 3D polygonal lines from motion paths

TranShape

Inspect and modify shape layer properties through a dockable panel

Umami

Generates parametric random splines for abstract motion graphics in C4D

Kurulumun

Generates parametric twisted splines with random axes in Cinema 4D

Slice It Up Cinema 4D

Slice closed splines into random or equal segments with live adjustments

Easy Arrows

Auto-orient arrows and graphics along paths in one click

Power Cylinder

GPU-accelerated 3D cylinder creator with shading and camera integration

Vigoro

Offset animation tool for creating fluid motion with minimal keyframes

Explode Shape Layers

Split shape layers into individual layers or merge them back together

Power Sphere

GPU-accelerated 3D sphere generator with distortion and reflection

Shape Motion

Create and animate motion paths as circles, polygons, hearts, and more

Advanced Composition Grids

Generates customizable grid guide layers for composition layout

Shape Repeater Baker

Converts shape repeater instances into individual editable shapes

Monoline Text

Generate single-stroke vector text as shape layers, masks, or motion paths

Dynamic TextBox

Automates text background boxes that resize with changing text

Anicons: The Animated Icon Library

Customizable animated 2D icon library with rigged controls

malty: Cuber

Creates 3D boxes from layers with intelligent, no-UI automation

3D Extruder

Creates 3D extrusions from 2D layers using stacked precomps

3D Bevel

Adds a light-reactive bevel to 3D layers for volumetric edge effects

Shapes and Masks

Create circles, polygons, spirals, and stars with transform tools

AEMap

Generate geographic maps with custom data and projection styles

YY_HexTex

Generate animated tiled hexagon textures and grids directly in comps

YY_ShockRing

Generate customizable rings for shockwaves and motion graphics

TrackerViz

Toolbox for visualizing, averaging, and converting tracker, layer, and path data

Spotlight FX

2,300+ transitions, titles, overlays, elements and 20+ free workflow tools