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Burst Box

by Breton Brander·Motion Graphics

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Why we like it

Burst Box earns its place in the aescripts library for turning burst animations into a one-click job, with 30 ready-made bursts and room to customize them.

What is Burst Box?

Burst Box is an After Effects plugin built around burst animations. It ships with 30 bursts and lets you generate them with a single click, then adjust them through its customization options. A free trial is available for anyone who wants to try the effect first.

The plugin supports a wide range of After Effects releases, from CC 2019 up to 2026, including 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. Its expressions were updated to work across multiple language versions of After Effects, so localized installs are covered as well.

Version 1.2 moved Burst Box to the latest licensing system, which the developer describes as more stable, alongside earlier bug fixes to expression handling. A demo video is available if you'd like a look at the plugin before downloading it.

Who is Burst Box best for?

Burst Box is best for after Effects users who want ready-made burst animations they can add with one click and then customize.

How much does Burst Box cost?

Burst Box is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • One-click creation of burst animations
  • 30 included bursts
  • Customization options for the bursts
  • Compatible with After Effects from CC 2019 through 2026
  • Version 1.2 uses the latest licensing system for added stability
  • Expressions updated to work in multiple languages

Tags

#burst animation#After Effects#motion graphics#animation presets#aescripts#customization#one-click

Frequently asked questions

Does Burst Box work with After Effects 2026?

Burst Box lists compatibility with After Effects 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, and CC 2019, so it covers the latest release as well as several earlier versions. If you run any of these, the plugin is intended to work with your setup. For a version outside that range, or to confirm current requirements before you install, check the developer's page for the up-to-date details.

Is Burst Box free to use?

Burst Box is listed as free here, and the developer also offers a free trial so you can try the effect before committing. Pricing and licensing terms can change over time, so review the developer's page for the current details before downloading. Version 1.2 additionally moved to the latest licensing system, which the developer describes as more stable, so it's worth reading the licensing information there too.

How many burst animations does Burst Box include?

Burst Box includes 30 bursts that you can generate with a single click. Beyond that built-in set, it provides customization options so you can adjust the bursts rather than being limited to fixed output. That makes it a set of ready-made bursts with room to tweak them. A demo video is available on the developer's page if you'd like a look before trying it out.

Does Burst Box work with non-English versions of After Effects?

Burst Box had its expressions updated in version 1.1 to work in multiple languages, a change that also addressed potential expression errors. That means the plugin's expressions are intended to function beyond a single language version of After Effects. If you're running a localized copy, using the current version is the safest choice. The developer's changelog documents these fixes if you want the specifics before installing.

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