by MotionLand·Workflow
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Earns its place in the toolfarm library for turning After Effects auto save into a version-and-backup system with customizable intervals, comments and one-click folder access.
aw-Autosaver from MotionLand replaces the standard After Effects auto save with a version-based backup panel. It can save .aep backups automatically or manually to any location, and you can choose to save only the project copy when a full backup isn't needed.
The panel lets you monitor the number of versions and set a custom auto save interval and version count. Alt+Click adds a comment to a version, and single-click buttons open the project's folder or the versions folder directly. Beyond the main backups, it can save a project copy in an individual folder and keep an auto backup of the versions folder. The UI is customizable.
Version 2.1 fixed a licensing framework issue, and the listing was last updated on January 8, 2025. It runs across a wide range of hosts, from After Effects CS6 through 2025, and a demo video is available. In this catalog it's listed as free; check the developer's page for current licensing.
aw-Autosaver is best for after Effects users who want more control over automatic project backups and versioning than the built-in auto save provides.
aw-Autosaver is completely free to download and use.
aw-Autosaver supports a broad range of After Effects releases, listed for CS6, CC, CC 2014, CC 2015, CC 2015.3, CC 2017, CC 2018, CC 2019, and 2020 through 2025. Whether you're on an older CS6 install or the latest 2025 build, the plugin is listed as compatible. Both the compatibility and the stated requirements cover the same span of versions, so you shouldn't need a specific edition beyond a supported After Effects release.
aw-Autosaver lets you attach a comment to a version by holding Alt and clicking. Alongside comments, the panel monitors the number of versions you've saved, so you can keep track of your backup history. You can also open the project's folder or the versions folder with a single click, which keeps the saved files within easy reach while you work. These options sit in a UI that you can customize to suit your setup.
aw-Autosaver can create .aep backups automatically or manually, and you can direct them to any location you choose. If you'd rather not keep full backups, it offers an option to save only the project copy. It can also save a project copy in an individual folder and keep an auto backup of the versions folder itself. The auto save interval and the number of versions retained are both customizable, giving you control over how often and how many backups accumulate.
aw-Autosaver is listed as free in this catalog. For current licensing terms, head to the developer's page, since terms can change over time. On the technical side, version 2.1 addressed a licensing framework issue, and the listing was last updated on January 8, 2025. The plugin runs on After Effects releases from CS6 through 2025, so most installations should be covered without extra requirements beyond a supported host version.
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