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Add Edit Markers

by Lloyd Alvarez·Workflow

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Why we like it

Add Edit Markers earns its place in the aescripts library for its focused job: dropping Layer or Comp markers at the boundaries of selected layers, with broad version coverage from CS6 to 2026.

What is Add Edit Markers?

Add Edit Markers is a script for After Effects, developed by Lloyd Alvarez, that adds Layer or Comp markers at the in and out points of the layers you select in a comp. It handles both marker types, so you can choose whichever suits the comp you are working in.

The script has been available since its initial release in October 2013. Version 1.5, released on August 13, 2021, added a split marker option to how markers are placed. A demo video is available on the developer's page.

Compatibility runs across a wide span of After Effects releases, from CS6 through the CC versions and on through the 2020 to 2026 releases. That range makes it usable on both current installs and older setups. Add Edit Markers is listed as free in this catalog, with current licensing details available on the developer's page.

Who is Add Edit Markers best for?

Add Edit Markers is best for after Effects users who need markers placed at the in and out points of selected layers in a comp.

How much does Add Edit Markers cost?

Add Edit Markers is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Adds markers at the in and out points of the selected layers in a comp
  • Creates either Layer markers or Comp markers
  • Split marker option, introduced in version 1.5
  • Compatible with After Effects releases from CS6 through 2026
  • A demo video is available on the developer's page

Tags

#After Effects#markers#layer markers#comp markers#script#aescripts#workflow#Lloyd Alvarez

Frequently asked questions

Which After Effects versions does Add Edit Markers support?

Add Edit Markers supports a broad range of After Effects releases, including 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020, along with the older CC versions back through CC 2019, CC 2018, CC 2017, CC 2015.3, CC 2015, CC 2014, and CC, as well as CS6. That coverage spans nearly a decade of releases, so it fits both current setups and projects still running on legacy versions. Check the developer's page for the most current compatibility details before installing.

Does Add Edit Markers create Layer or Comp markers?

Add Edit Markers can place either Layer markers or Comp markers at the in and out points of the layers you select in a comp. You choose which marker type suits your workflow, and the script drops them at the boundaries of each selected layer. Version 1.5 also introduced a split marker option, giving you an additional way to handle how markers are added to your comp.

What did version 1.5 of Add Edit Markers add?

Add Edit Markers reached version 1.5 on August 13, 2021, and that update added a split marker option to the script. The original release dates back to October 1, 2013, so the tool has a long history behind it. For the exact behaviour of the split marker option and any later changes, the developer's page and the accompanying demo video are the best places to look.

Is Add Edit Markers free to download?

Add Edit Markers is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing terms can change over time, so for the current details and any conditions attached to downloading it, head to the developer's page on aescripts. There you can confirm the latest terms and grab the version that matches your After Effects setup. The script comes from Lloyd Alvarez and has been available since its initial release in 2013.

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