by Adam Nix·Workflow
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Earns its place in the aescripts library for tying spreadsheet data directly to After Effects compositions, from source swapping through to automated rendering.
Comp Replicator: CSV Driven Batch Comps works inside After Effects to turn spreadsheet data into multiple compositions built from one template. It reads .csv, .tsv, and .txt files and customizes layers for each version, replacing text or swapping layer media by searching the project for existing items by name or importing files by file path.
The tool targets nested layers, and entire nested comp hierarchies are automatically replicated. You can tag specific layers in your template comp to speed up target selection, and a responsive, straightforward interface keeps changes simple for users of any experience level.
On the render side, Comp Replicator can add comps to the render queue, send them to Media Encoder, or replicate render items already queued. Render settings use After Effects defaults and can output both movies and stills. Default values for template names, CSV paths, and naming schemes can be preset, and pre-configured settings let you create everything at once and start rendering automatically.
Comp Replicator: CSV Driven Batch Comps is best for after Effects users producing multiple versions of a template composition from spreadsheet data.
Comp Replicator: CSV Driven Batch Comps is completely free to download and use.
Comp Replicator: CSV Driven Batch Comps is compatible with After Effects 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020. That range covers several years of releases, so most current and recent installations should be able to run it. If you work across multiple machines or projects, check that each has one of these listed versions before setting up batch runs. For the most current compatibility details, refer to the developer's page.
Comp Replicator: CSV Driven Batch Comps is compatible with .csv, .tsv, and .txt files. It uses the data in these spreadsheets to customize layers across the compositions it generates from your template. Through its Source Swap capability, it can replace text or swap layer media, either by searching the project for existing items by name or by importing files from a file path. This lets your spreadsheet drive both textual content and media references across each replicated version.
Comp Replicator: CSV Driven Batch Comps is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing terms can change over time, so for the current details and any conditions of use, check the developer's page directly. From there you can also confirm the download and access the demo video available on YouTube if you want to see the tool before adding it to your After Effects workflow.
Comp Replicator: CSV Driven Batch Comps can target nested layers, and entire nested comp hierarchies are automatically replicated when it generates versions. This means deeper structures inside your template are carried through rather than left behind. To speed up the process, you can tag specific layers in your template comp so target selection is faster. The interface is described as responsive and straightforward, aimed at users of any experience level working with these layered templates.
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