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Battle Axe Overlord

by Battle Axe·Workflow

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Why we like it

Overlord holds the sixth spot in Toolfarm's library, earning its place as a bridge between After Effects and design apps like Illustrator, Figma and Photoshop. The developer lists support for both Apple Silicon and Windows.

What is Battle Axe Overlord?

Battle Axe Overlord links After Effects with Illustrator, Figma and Photoshop, transferring artwork between them in both directions. It carries across adjustment layers, masks, clipping, layer styles, text layers and gradients, along with font, weight and style details.

On the layout side, Overlord handles precomping and compiling groups, parametric rectangles and ellipses, clipping masks, and matching artboards to compositions. A Photoshop connection, image scale selection and image sequence export are part of the plugin, and it supports After Effects light mode.

Overlord works with After Effects and Illustrator CC2022 and newer, plus the current version of Figma, running on both Apple Silicon and Windows. It ranks sixth in the Toolfarm library, and a demo video is available to see it in action.

Who is Battle Axe Overlord best for?

Battle Axe Overlord is best for motion designers moving vector and layered artwork between After Effects and Illustrator, Figma or Photoshop.

How much does Battle Axe Overlord cost?

Battle Axe Overlord is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Transfers artwork between After Effects, Illustrator, Figma and Photoshop in both directions
  • Carries text layers with font, weight and style, along with gradients
  • Handles masks, clipping, clipping masks, layer styles and adjustment layers
  • Precomping and compiling of groups, with artboards matched to compositions
  • Parametric rectangles and ellipses
  • Photoshop connection with image sequence export and an image scale selector
  • After Effects light mode support

Tags

#After Effects#Illustrator#Figma#Photoshop#Vector transfer#Motion graphics#Workflow#Battle Axe

Frequently asked questions

Does Battle Axe Overlord work with Figma?

Battle Axe Overlord works with the current version of Figma, alongside After Effects and Illustrator CC2022 and newer. It transfers artwork from Figma into After Effects, handling elements like text, gradients and masks. Because compatibility is tied to the current Figma release, checking the developer's page for the latest supported details is worthwhile before starting a project. The Illustrator and After Effects side requires the CC2022 release or later.

Does Battle Axe Overlord run on Apple Silicon and Windows?

Battle Axe Overlord runs on both Apple Silicon and Windows, as stated by the developer. It works alongside After Effects and Illustrator CC2022 and newer, plus the current version of Figma. Support covers both major desktop platforms, so the plugin is not limited to one operating system. For exact system requirements and any OS version specifics, the developer's page is the best place to confirm before installing.

Can Battle Axe Overlord export image sequences from Photoshop?

Battle Axe Overlord includes image sequence export from Photoshop, part of the Photoshop connection the plugin added. It also offers an image scale selector when moving artwork. Beyond Photoshop, Overlord transfers layered content into After Effects from Illustrator and Figma, covering masks, gradients, layer styles and text. For a look at the plugin in action, a demo video is available to watch.

Is Battle Axe Overlord free?

Battle Axe Overlord is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing terms can change, so the developer's page is the place to confirm current pricing and any license details before you rely on it. The plugin connects After Effects with Illustrator, Figma and Photoshop, transferring artwork, text, gradients and masks between them. It supports After Effects and Illustrator CC2022 and newer, plus the current version of Figma.

Alternatives to Battle Axe Overlord

Also in Workflow for After Effects.

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