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CloneSpace

by grape design·Motion Graphics

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Why we like it

CloneSpace earns a spot in the aescripts library for combining GPU-accelerated layer duplication with grid layouts, randomization, and depth of field in a single After Effects plugin.

What is CloneSpace?

CloneSpace is an After Effects plugin built around one job: duplicating layers and distributing the copies throughout 3D space. It runs GPU-accelerated, and pairs the duplication with flexible grid layouts so copies can be arranged across a 3D scene.

The plugin includes randomization tools for varying the clones, along with advanced time control. It also offers cropping and depth of field, so the distributed layers can be trimmed and given focus falloff within the composition.

CloneSpace is compatible with After Effects 2026, 2025, 2024, and 2023. This is the initial 1.0 release, published on May 28, 2026, which is also the latest update recorded in this listing, and a demo video is available from the developer. CloneSpace is listed here as free; check grape design's page on aescripts for current licensing.

Who is CloneSpace best for?

CloneSpace is best for after Effects artists duplicating and distributing layers across 3D space.

How much does CloneSpace cost?

CloneSpace is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Duplicates layers throughout 3D space
  • Flexible grid layouts for arranging copies
  • Randomization tools for varying clones
  • Advanced time control
  • Cropping and depth of field
  • GPU-accelerated

Tags

#after effects#cloning#3d space#layer duplication#gpu-accelerated#motion graphics#grape design

Frequently asked questions

Which After Effects versions does CloneSpace support?

CloneSpace is compatible with After Effects 2026, 2025, 2024, and 2023, according to this listing. If you run any of those four versions, the plugin is listed as supported. For releases outside that range, or to confirm compatibility with a specific build or point update, check grape design's page on aescripts for the latest supported versions before installing. This entry reflects the initial 1.0 release from May 2026, so the supported version list may expand as the plugin receives future updates.

Is CloneSpace GPU-accelerated?

CloneSpace is a GPU-accelerated After Effects plugin, which means its core work — duplicating layers and distributing the copies throughout 3D space — is designed to run on the graphics card rather than relying on the CPU alone. The listing describes the acceleration but doesn't detail specific hardware requirements or supported GPUs. For those specifics, along with any drivers or system conditions tied to the acceleration, refer to grape design's page on aescripts, since those details aren't spelled out in this catalog entry.

Is CloneSpace free to use?

CloneSpace is listed as free in this catalog, though that reflects how the entry is categorized here rather than a permanent guarantee. Licensing terms and distribution can change over time, so for the current arrangement, any usage conditions, and confirmation of how the plugin is offered, check grape design's page on aescripts. That developer page is the most reliable place to verify licensing before you download or install CloneSpace, especially since this is an early 1.0 release.

What version of CloneSpace is available?

CloneSpace is at version 1.0, published on May 28, 2026 as the initial release, which is also the most recent update recorded in this listing. Because it's a first release, the changelog currently shows only that launch entry. A demo video from the developer is available if you want to see the plugin in action before installing. For any newer versions, fixes, or feature additions beyond 1.0, check grape design's page on aescripts, which tracks the current release and its changelog.

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