by 2DeadFrog·Motion Graphics
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2DFbend earns a spot in the aescripts library for slicing and curving layers into bends, circular layouts, and curved structures through a short select-segments-apply routine.
2DFbend slices and curves any layer inside After Effects, turning flat elements into smooth bends, circular layouts, and complex curved structures without complicated setups. It's aimed at motion designers who want speed, precision, and creative flexibility while shaping layers.
The workflow runs in three steps: select your layer, define the number of segments, then click Apply. You can apply more than one bend to a layer, reapply to change the segment amount, and reach additional options through the effect panel and interface settings.
2DFbend comes from 2DeadFrog and sits in the aescripts library. The current version, 1.0.1, was released on April 24, 2026 as its initial release, and it runs with After Effects 2026 and 2025. A demo video is available for a closer look at the tool.
2DFbend is best for motion designers who want speed, precision, and creative flexibility when bending and curving layers.
2DFbend is completely free to download and use.
2DFbend is compatible with After Effects 2026 and 2025. The current version is 1.0.1, released on April 24, 2026 as the initial release. If you run one of these After Effects versions, the plugin should fit into your setup. For details on newer builds or any expanded compatibility, check the developer's page, since this is the first published version and the compatibility list may grow over time.
2DFbend works in three steps: select your layer, define the number of segments, then click Apply. From there you can apply more than one bend to a layer and reach additional options through the effect panel, alongside the interface settings. A demo video is available if you want to see the steps laid out. The workflow is built to create bends, circular layouts, and curved structures without complicated setups.
2DFbend lets you change the number of segments after the fact by reapplying it to the layer. You set the segment count during the apply step, and reapplying updates that amount rather than locking you into the first choice. This fits the tool's focus on slicing and curving layers with control, so you can adjust the density of segments as your bend or curved structure takes shape.
2DFbend is listed as free in this catalog. For current licensing terms and any conditions attached to the download, check the developer's page on aescripts, since terms can change over time. The plugin comes from 2DeadFrog and is published in the aescripts library. Its first version, 1.0.1, arrived on April 24, 2026, so licensing details around this initial release are best confirmed directly at the source.
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