by Lasse Lauch·Workflow
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AEC4D PRO stands out in the toolfarm library for its broad version coverage, spanning After Effects back to CS6 and Cinema 4D back to R17.
AEC4D PRO is a plugin from Lasse Lauch that works across Cinema 4D and After Effects. It handles the transfer of cameras, text layers, markers and stage-objects, and can import textures, stills and renderings. Exports can be written into the active composition, with the option to overwrite existing layers or export only the current frame.
The tool supports film-offset on cameras and comp-markers. A past complete rewrite brought a redesigned interface and much quicker exports, alongside text layer support and handling of stage-objects.
AEC4D PRO covers a wide span of host versions: After Effects from CS6 through 2026, and Cinema 4D from R17 through 2026, including R25 and the S-series releases. Recent updates have focused on fixes, including support for newer Redshift cameras, Unicode handling in names, and compatibility fixes for macOS users on newer After Effects releases. A demo video is available, and the developer's page carries current licensing details.
AEC4D PRO is best for artists moving Cinema 4D scene data into After Effects compositions.
AEC4D PRO is completely free to download and use.
AEC4D PRO lists compatibility with After Effects 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020, so the recent releases are covered on the After Effects side. On the Cinema 4D side it supports 2026, 2025, 2024 and 2023 among others. If you're running current versions of either application, the plugin is listed as compatible. For the exact release you have installed, the developer's page holds the full compatibility list.
AEC4D PRO reaches a long way back on both applications. On After Effects it lists support down to CS6, covering CC, CC 2014, CC 2015, CC 2015.3, CC 2017, CC 2018 and CC 2019 along the way. On Cinema 4D it goes back to R17, including R18, R19, R20, R21, S22, R23, S24, R25 and S26. Check the developer's page to confirm the version you're running.
AEC4D PRO added support for the newer Redshift cameras in a past update, and later fixes addressed Redshift camera focus distance and compatibility with older versions. If you work with RSCameras in Cinema 4D, these changes are part of the current build. The changelog documents each of these fixes in turn, and the developer's page carries the latest release notes.
AEC4D PRO is listed as free in this catalog. Pricing and licensing can change, so for the current terms it's best to check the developer's page directly. The plugin has also had trial-mode and license-setting fixes noted in its history, including an adjustment for macOS Catalina. For the definitive licensing details and any account requirements, refer to Lasse Lauch's page.
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