by Plugin Play·VFX
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Datamosh 2 earns its spot in the aescripts library for pairing a large algorithm set with a marker-based workflow. Its 2.5.0 update rewrote the UI and moshing engine and bundled the required executables, removing the need for manual installation.
Datamosh 2 is a datamoshing plugin for After Effects from Plugin Play, built around Mosh Maps and a library of 60+ moshing algorithms. It brings 16x more precision, 6 new parameters, and a new marker workflow, letting you remove frames, hijack motion, and swap motion from other clips.
The algorithm set spans effects such as Multiply, Average, Mirror and Sweep, along with a wide range of sine and cosine variations across the horizontal and vertical axes. Random block modes and oscillating patterns are included as well.
Version 2.6.1 works with After Effects 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and CC 2019. Recent updates rewrote the UI and moshing engine for faster moshing times, bundled the required executables to remove manual installation, and added beta support for Premiere Pro, plus improved notifications and error reporting. A demo video is available on the developer's page.
Datamosh 2 is best for after Effects artists creating datamoshing effects who want frame removal, motion hijacking, and motion swapping between clips.
Datamosh 2 is completely free to download and use.
Datamosh 2 version 2.6.1 is compatible with After Effects 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, and CC 2019. That range covers recent Creative Cloud releases back to CC 2019, so most current After Effects installations should be able to run it. This version was last updated on January 21, 2025. For the latest compatibility details and any version-specific notes, check the developer's page before installing.
Datamosh 2 added beta support for Premiere Pro in version 2.6.0, released in December 2024. Because that support is described as beta, behaviour may differ from the main After Effects workflow, so treat it as work in progress rather than a fully finished integration. For the current state of Premiere Pro support and any requirements, check the developer's page directly.
Datamosh 2 bundles its own executables, including built-in ffmpeg, which removes the need to manually install them. The 2.5.0 update introduced bundled executables so the tool no longer requires separate setup, and version 2.6.0 added built-in ffmpeg and signed ffglitch executables. This means the moshing engine ships with what it needs to run. For installation steps and any remaining requirements, refer to the developer's page.
Datamosh 2 is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing terms can change over time, so for the current licensing, purchase conditions, and any download options, check the developer's page directly. That page is also the best source for confirming what's included with the current version, 2.6.1, and how to obtain it before you download. Availability and terms are set by Plugin Play, so treat the developer's listing as the authoritative source rather than this summary.
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