Workflow for After Effects

Groups and Toggles is a Freshmograph script for After Effects that lets you access pre-composed layers to create mattes, rearrange layer order, embed mattes in MOGRTs, or add multiple MOGRT versions in one file while keeping your project procedural.

Layer Sherpa is an After Effects panel that replaces Adobe's Align panel and adds alignment, anchor point, positioning, and layer tools in a tabbed interface enhanced by hotkeys.

Mask Unlinker is a script for After Effects that detaches a layer's masks from its transformations. You can move the layer without moving the mask, removing the need for separate matte layers.

Parenter is an After Effects script for repositioning layers without affecting their animation. It groups selected layers under a new null so you can move them together, then restore their original parents.

QueueUp is an After Effects script that stores the output folder and render settings for each job, letting you switch between multiple deliverables for previews and final renders throughout the day.

Rapid Reel Composer is an After Effects script for generating social media reels, short videos, and tutorials. Mark split points with the asterisk key and it divides a selected layer into multiple short clips.

Smart Adapt is an After Effects extension for creating hundreds of screen adaptations in a few steps, with the option to export your list of screens for reuse next time.

Smart Adapt is an After Effects extension for creating hundreds of screen adaptations in a few steps, with the option to export your list of screens and reuse it next time.

Storyboard Maker is an After Effects extension that lets you create storyboards directly in After Effects. It bundles a drawing panel, an image editor, the option to apply images as layers, and PDF export.

TweiNa is a Parable Pomelo panel that pushes Photoshop and Illustrator layers into After Effects, skipping the standard import process. It converts vector and text layers and preserves smart object transformations.

Unravel is a script for After Effects that organizes the elements in your project panel. It adds sorting for content inside selected folders and a floating panel with a responsive UI.

Unreality Plugin for the Real World is a tongue-in-cheek After Effects plugin from Exposure that bills itself as the first plugin for the real world, promising to make reality a lot less boring.

WQ Pro is an After Effects utility from Terrible Junk Show that detects a double-click on layers and executes a script, with support for multiple layers as of version 1.1. It has been discontinued.