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Earns its place in the aescripts library for solving a narrow but persistent annoyance: masks drifting out of position when copied between layers, with support for After Effects versions going all the way back to CS3.
CopyMask2Layer 2 is a mask-transfer utility for After Effects from mamoworld tools. Copying a mask from one layer to another often shifts its position; this tool moves masks between layers while keeping their exact position intact. That alignment holds even when the layers are moving or the mask path is keyframed.
The plugin runs across a wide range of After Effects releases, from CS3, CS4, CS5, CS5.5 and CS6 through CC and CC 2014 up to the 2020 through 2026 versions. The current release, version 2.2.003, dates to November 2025 and includes a fix for online activation connection issues along with an updated license framework. Earlier updates addressed compatibility with newer operating systems and added support for time-limited licenses.
CopyMask2Layer 2 is listed as free in this catalog; check the developer's page for current licensing details. A demo video is also available.
CopyMask2Layer 2 is best for after Effects artists who need to copy masks between layers without losing their position, including when layers move or the mask path is animated.
CopyMask2Layer 2 is completely free to download and use.
CopyMask2Layer 2 supports a broad span of After Effects releases, including the 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020 versions, plus CC 2019 back through CC 2014, CC, CS6, CS5.5, CS5, CS4 and CS3. That range covers most legacy and current installations, so the mask-transfer workflow is available whether you are on an older project or the latest build. For the current version details, the developer's page on aescripts lists the latest release.
CopyMask2Layer 2 preserves a mask's exact position when transferring it between layers, and that alignment holds even when the layers are moving. It also handles masks whose path is keyframed, so animated mask paths carry over without drifting out of position. This addresses the common issue where copying a mask from one layer to another shifts it away from where it was originally placed, keeping the transferred mask sitting exactly where the original sat.
CopyMask2Layer 2 is listed as free in this catalog. For current licensing terms, including any activation or license framework requirements, check the developer's page on aescripts, since licensing can change over time. The most recent release, version 2.2.003 from November 2025, included a fix for online activation connection issues and an updated license framework, and an earlier update added support for time-limited licenses. Refer to the developer's page to confirm what applies to your setup before installing.
CopyMask2Layer 2 version 2.2.003, released in November 2025, includes a fix for online activation connection issues and an update to the license framework. Prior releases addressed other maintenance items: version 2.2.002 fixed compatibility with newer operating systems and added support for time-limited licenses, version 2.2.001 added compatibility with CC 2020, and version 2.2.000 added support for macOS Catalina alongside a fix for the update check. These updates focus on activation, licensing and operating-system compatibility.
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