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AnyTex

by streamline·Motion Graphics

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Why we like it

AnyTex fills a specific niche in the aescripts library: turning LaTeX math into handwritten animation inside Adobe's video apps. Version 1.0.1 dates to 2021, and it remains Windows-only, so factor that into your setup.

What is AnyTex?

AnyTex animates mathematical LaTeX formulae in a handwriting style, working directly within After Effects and Premiere Pro. It handles formulae of any complexity, rendering them as animated handwriting inside these two Adobe applications.

The plugin currently runs on Windows only. It covers After Effects and Premiere Pro across the 2025, 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020 releases, along with CC 2019 and CC 2018, so it fits both recent and older installations. Both Adobe applications share the same version coverage.

Version 1.0.1 arrived in October 2021, following the initial 1.0.0 release that August. A demo video is available for a look at the plugin. Within the aescripts library it sits at rank 203, and it is listed here as free — check the developer's page for current licensing terms.

Who is AnyTex best for?

AnyTex is best for windows users animating LaTeX math formulae in a handwriting style inside After Effects or Premiere Pro.

How much does AnyTex cost?

AnyTex is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Animates math LaTeX formulae in a handwriting style
  • Handles formulae of any complexity
  • Works directly inside After Effects and Premiere Pro
  • Runs on Windows only
  • Compatible with After Effects and Premiere Pro from CC 2018 through the 2025 releases
  • Demo video available

Tags

#LaTeX#math formulae#handwriting animation#After Effects#Premiere Pro#Windows#motion graphics

Frequently asked questions

Does AnyTex work on Mac?

AnyTex currently runs on Windows only. The developer notes this limitation directly, so it will not run on macOS at this stage. If you work across After Effects or Premiere Pro on a Mac, this plugin will not be an option for now. Windows users on the supported Adobe versions can install and use it as intended. For any change in platform support, the developer's page is the place to check the latest status.

Which After Effects and Premiere Pro versions does AnyTex support?

AnyTex supports both After Effects and Premiere Pro across a wide range of releases: 2025, 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020, plus CC 2019 and CC 2018. Both Adobe applications share that same version coverage, so you can run it on older and more recent installations alike. Keep in mind that it currently works on Windows only, regardless of which supported version you have. Check the developer's page to confirm details before installing.

Is AnyTex free to use?

AnyTex is listed here as free. Licensing terms can change over time, so for the current status and any conditions attached, the developer's page is the best reference. The plugin reached version 1.0.1 in October 2021, following its initial release that August. Beyond pricing, remember it runs on Windows only and covers After Effects and Premiere Pro from CC 2018 through the 2025 releases.

Can AnyTex animate complex LaTeX formulae?

AnyTex is built to animate math LaTeX formulae of any complexity, so intricate equations fall within its scope rather than just simple expressions. It renders them in a handwriting style directly inside After Effects and Premiere Pro. A demo video shows the result in motion. As with all its features, it currently operates on Windows only, and it runs across the supported Adobe releases from CC 2018 onward.

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