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Anchor Pro 2

by Leyero·Workflow

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Why we like it

Anchor Pro 2 earns its place in the aescripts library for consolidating anchor point work across After Effects and Premiere Pro, from dragging and saving anchor points to the Alpha Mode and Transform Effect handling added in version 2.

What is Anchor Pro 2?

Anchor Pro 2 is a plugin from Leyero for After Effects and Premiere Pro that focuses on anchor point tasks across both applications. It lets you drag the anchor point for precise control, and save and apply anchor points through the panel.

In After Effects, version 2 adds Transform Effect support, Separated Dimensions support, and better 3D layer handling, along with Spell Book integration. The Alpha Mode has been improved and includes an opacity threshold and an option to ignore drop shadows. The panel offers Transform and Vector Motion modes, target control, and click shortcuts.

Version 2.0.1 added a zoom option for the Transform effect, enabled in preferences, and the ability to target a specific Transform effect. Compatible with After Effects and Premiere Pro 2026, 2025, and 2024. A demo video is available.

Who is Anchor Pro 2 best for?

Anchor Pro 2 is best for motion designers and editors who set, drag, save, and apply anchor points in After Effects and Premiere Pro.

How much does Anchor Pro 2 cost?

Anchor Pro 2 is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Transform Effect support, including the ability to target a specific Transform effect
  • Separated Dimensions support in After Effects
  • Better 3D layer support in After Effects
  • Anchor point dragging for precise control
  • Improved Alpha Mode with an opacity threshold and an option to ignore drop shadows
  • Spell Book integration
  • Transform and Vector Motion modes, target control, and click shortcuts

Tags

#anchor point#After Effects#Premiere Pro#Leyero#Transform Effect#Alpha Mode#workflow

Frequently asked questions

Does Anchor Pro 2 work with After Effects 2026?

Anchor Pro 2 lists compatibility with After Effects 2026, 2025, and 2024. In After Effects it adds Transform Effect support, Separated Dimensions support, and better 3D layer support, plus Spell Book integration and an improved Alpha Mode. Version 2.0.1 also brought the ability to target a specific Transform effect by right-clicking, renaming, and adding "ap2", along with a zoom option for the Transform effect that you enable in preferences. For the current supported versions, check the developer's page.

Which Premiere Pro versions does Anchor Pro 2 support?

Anchor Pro 2 lists support for Premiere Pro 2026, 2025, and 2024, alongside the same After Effects versions. It handles anchor point tasks across both applications, including anchor point dragging for precise control and the Alpha Mode features. The tool first released in March 2024 and reached version 2.0 in December 2025. For confirmation of current version support before installing, refer to the developer's page.

Is Anchor Pro 2 free?

Anchor Pro 2 is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing terms can change, so check the developer's page for the current details before downloading. The plugin covers anchor point work in both After Effects and Premiere Pro, with features like Transform Effect support, anchor point dragging, and an improved Alpha Mode that includes an option to ignore drop shadows and an opacity threshold.

What changed in Anchor Pro 2 version 2.0.1?

Anchor Pro 2 version 2.0.1, released May 13, 2026, added a zoom option for the Transform effect that you enable in preferences, and the ability to target a specific Transform effect by right-clicking, renaming, and adding "ap2". It also included bug fixes and improvements. The earlier 2.0.0 release introduced Transform Effect support, Separated Dimensions and better 3D layer support in After Effects, Spell Book integration, anchor point dragging, and the improved Alpha Mode.

Alternatives to Anchor Pro 2

Also in Workflow for After Effects.

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