by HanaYuki·Workflow
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Auto Backup stands out in the aescripts library for doing one thing directly: writing a backup on every save. With support running from After Effects 2022 to 2026 and a free listing here, it's a low-effort safety net against corrupted files and unstable effect plug-ins.
Auto Backup is a script for After Effects from HanaYuki that automatically creates a backup every time you save your project. Rather than relying on a single save file, it keeps copies as you work, so an earlier state of the project is always on hand.
The two situations it addresses are familiar ones. A project file can become corrupted, leaving only an outdated AutoSave file to recover from. An applied effect plug-in can turn unstable, and you may want to roll the project back to a previous version. In both cases, having saved backups gives you something to return to.
Auto Backup runs on After Effects 2022 through 2026, covering the 2023, 2024 and 2025 releases in between. Version 1.1 brought bug fixes and optimizations following the initial release, and a demo video is available. For anyone who wants backups created automatically on every save, it earns its place in the aescripts library.
Auto Backup is best for after Effects users who want a backup saved automatically each time they save, and a way to return to earlier project versions.
Auto Backup is completely free to download and use.
Auto Backup lists compatibility with After Effects 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023 and 2022, so it covers several years of recent releases. If you are running any of those versions, it should fit into your setup without trouble. For versions outside that range, or to confirm the latest supported release, check the developer's page on aescripts, where the current compatibility details are kept up to date.
Auto Backup is listed here as free, so you can add it without a purchase. Licensing terms can change over time, though, so it's worth checking the developer's page on aescripts for the current details before you rely on it. That page is also where you'll find the latest version and any notes the developer has posted about how the script is distributed.
Auto Backup reached version 1.1 on November 25, 2023, an update the developer describes as bug fixes and optimizations. The initial 1.0 release came earlier, on October 8, 2023. The changelog doesn't spell out which specific issues were addressed. For the full history and any newer updates beyond 1.1, the developer's page on aescripts is the best place to look before you install.
Auto Backup creates a backup every time you save your project, which gives you earlier copies to fall back on. One situation it targets is a corrupted project file where the only remaining AutoSave is an outdated one, so with saved backups on hand you have another version to return to. It's also aimed at cases where an applied effect plug-in turns unstable and you want to roll the project back to a previous version.
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