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AlignAll

by Adam Sacks·Workflow

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Why we like it

AlignAll earns its place in the aescripts library for covering both 2D and 3D alignment, including layers at varying depths and comps with a camera, alongside via-Parent options and depth-specific controls.

What is AlignAll?

AlignAll is an After Effects panel for aligning and distributing 2D and 3D layers. You can align to the composition, to the current selection, or to a key object, which is the last layer you selected. Distribute controls round out the layout options for both flat and 3D setups.

The tool distinguishes Align by View and Align by World, including cases where 3D layers sit at different depths or the comp includes a camera. Alignment and distribution can run via Parent, and dedicated depth buttons adjust 3D layers along depth. A Scale Compensate option lets you change a layer's 3D depth while keeping its on-screen appearance the same.

Version 1.1.0 adds the ability to align to the comp edge, action safe, or title safe by right-clicking the Comp icon, plus a Distribute By Distance mode anchored to the key object. It also merges the polling used by AlignAll, RectControl, and Type ReAlign into a single shared poll, and polling can be turned off in the settings menu.

Who is AlignAll best for?

AlignAll is best for after Effects artists aligning and distributing 2D and 3D layers, including layers at different depths and comps with a camera.

How much does AlignAll cost?

AlignAll is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Align to the composition, the current selection, or a key object (the last layer selected)
  • Align by View or Align by World, including 3D layers at different depths and comps with a camera
  • Align and distribute via Parent
  • Depth buttons for 3D layers, with a Scale Compensate option to change 3D depth while keeping the same on-screen look
  • Align to comp edge, action safe, or title safe by right-clicking the Comp icon (v1.1.0)
  • Distribute By Distance, anchored to the key object (v1.1.0)
  • Distribute by View or by World

Tags

#After Effects#align#distribute#2D layers#3D layers#layout#aescripts#motion graphics

Frequently asked questions

Which After Effects versions does AlignAll support?

AlignAll lists compatibility with After Effects 2026, 2025, and 2024. The current version is 1.1.0, released July 13, 2026. If those versions match your setup, the panel gives you align and distribute controls for both 2D and 3D layers. For the exact install steps and any platform notes, check the developer's page on aescripts, which hosts the download and version history.

Is AlignAll free?

AlignAll is listed here as free. Since licensing terms can change over time, confirm the current details on the developer's page on aescripts before you rely on it. That page hosts the download, the version history, and the compatibility notes covering After Effects 2026, 2025, and 2024. It's the authoritative place to check what the current release includes and how it's distributed.

What does the Scale Compensate option do in AlignAll?

AlignAll includes align depth buttons with a Scale Compensate option. With Scale Compensate enabled, you can change a 3D layer's depth while keeping it looking the same in the composition. This applies to 3D layers set at different depths. It's part of the tool's handling of 3D alignment, alongside the standard 2D and 3D align and distribute operations, and the align by View and align by World modes.

Can I turn off AlignAll's polling?

AlignAll uses a poll to keep its panel UI in sync with your layer selections. As of version 1.1.0, this poll is shared with the developer's other tools, RectControl and Type ReAlign, so running all three open triggers only one poll. If you run more than one of them, the update note recommends upgrading each to 1.1.0. You can also disable polling in the settings menu; with it off, the UI updates only when your cursor enters the panel. To stop polling completely, disable it in every extension you have open.

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