by Aurelien Poirier·Workflow
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Stands out in the aescripts library for handling special characters during matching and for its AEPX relink method that patches project paths directly while keeping PSD, AI, and PSB layers separate.
ap_batch_relinker is a script for After Effects that reconnects missing footage by pointing to a new source root folder, matching files while ignoring special characters. It runs on After Effects 2026, 2025, and 2024.
Version 2.0 analyses the root folder in a single pass, filtering the scan by offline-media extensions and normalizing filenames at the same time. An AEPX relink method patches paths directly in the project XML and preserves separate PSD, AI, and PSB layers. An optional path-normalization pre-pass renames files and folders on disk to strip accents and special characters, with a preview dialog to toggle individual renames before applying.
When several files match a single offline item, a paginated multi-match resolver lets you pick the right candidate, with per-entry Apply now or batch include and exclude controls. A Force Relink option re-runs the matcher on selected items even when After Effects reports them as online, for cases where paths point to the wrong file. A demo video is available.
ap_batch_relinker is best for after Effects users reconnecting missing footage from a new root folder, including files whose names contain accents or special characters.
ap_batch_relinker is completely free to download and use.
ap_batch_relinker runs on After Effects 2026, 2025, and 2024, so recent releases are covered. The current version, 2.0, was updated on April 28, 2026. If you work across several of these versions, the script targets all three, letting you relink missing footage from a new source root folder in each. For any requirement outside this range, check the developer's page on aescripts for the latest details before installing.
ap_batch_relinker matches footage while ignoring special characters, which helps when accents or symbols in filenames break links. It also offers an optional path-normalization pre-pass that renames files and folders on disk to strip accents and special characters. A preview dialog lets you toggle individual renames before applying, so you can review each change first. This pre-pass runs beforehand when you choose to use it, separate from the main relink step.
ap_batch_relinker includes a Force Relink option that re-runs the matcher on selected items even when After Effects reports them as online. This targets cases where a path points to the wrong file, so the footage looks connected but resolves incorrectly. By forcing the match again on the items you select, you can correct those links without relying on After Effects to flag them as offline first, giving you control over which entries get re-matched.
ap_batch_relinker provides a paginated multi-match resolver for when several files match a single offline item. The resolver lets you pick the right candidate per offline file, with per-entry Apply now or batch include and exclude controls. This means you can handle each ambiguous match individually or process a group at once, choosing which candidates to accept before the relink is applied to your project.
ap_batch_relinker is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing terms can change, so check the developer's page on aescripts for current details before relying on that. The listing here reflects version 2.0, updated on April 28, 2026, running on After Effects 2026, 2025, and 2024. Reviewing the developer's page also confirms any conditions attached to downloading or using the script.
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