by GatoDoMato Scripts·Workflow
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AEP Version Updater earns its place for a narrow, practical job: converting batches of legacy .AEP files to a newer After Effects version without opening each one by hand. The keep-or-overwrite choice and custom suffix give it a cautious edge for anyone working through a large archive.
AEP Version Updater is a script for After Effects that opens and re-saves .AEP project files into a newer version, handling many files in a single batch. It works from a compact panel with a Folder tab and a Files tab, so you can point it at individual AEP files or an entire folder and start the process from a second button.
The script runs through the selected items without interrupting you with dialog boxes. Ticking the "Include subfolders" option extends the update to every AEP file nested inside subfolders of the chosen path. You decide whether to keep or overwrite the original files, and you can attach a custom suffix to the updated ones. When it meets files it can't process, such as corrupted AEP files or projects saved in a version that is too old, it detects and reports them.
Compatibility spans a wide range of After Effects releases, from CS6 through the 2024 version, which suits archives built up across many years.
AEP Version Updater is best for artists and studios updating large batches of older .AEP files, including entire folder trees, to a newer After Effects version.
AEP Version Updater is completely free to download and use.
AEP Version Updater lists compatibility with After Effects CS6, CC, CC 2014, CC 2015, CC 2015.3, CC 2017, CC 2018, CC 2019, and the 2020 through 2024 versions. That range covers a long span of releases, so projects saved in older builds can be brought up to a current version installed on your machine. If you run a version outside this list, check the developer's page to confirm support before relying on it for a large batch.
AEP Version Updater lets you choose to keep or overwrite the original files during an update. If you keep them, you can also add a custom suffix to the updated files so the new ones stay distinct from the originals. This gives you control over whether the source .AEP files remain in place after processing. For details on how the suffix and overwrite options behave in your setup, refer to the developer's documentation from GatoDoMato Scripts.
AEP Version Updater includes an "Include subfolders" checkbox. When it's checked, every .AEP file inside subfolders of the selected path is processed alongside the top-level files. You can also switch between a Folder tab and a Files tab, choosing to update an entire folder or a set of individually selected AEP files. The batch process runs across multiple files and folders without stopping for dialog boxes, which suits updating deep folder structures in one pass.
AEP Version Updater is listed as free here. Licensing and availability can change over time, so it's worth checking the developer's page from GatoDoMato Scripts for the current terms before downloading. There you can also confirm the latest available version and any conditions attached to its use. A free listing reflects the current status rather than a permanent guarantee, so treat the developer's page as the authoritative source for pricing and download details.
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