by Charchit Goyal·Workflow
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DeepCopy earns its place in the aescripts library for focusing on one job: producing precomp duplicates that stay completely separate from the original, with naming, labels, and folder organization handled alongside.
DeepCopy is a one-click, shortcut-driven precomp duplicator for After Effects, built to create fully independent duplicates. It works from either the Timeline or the Project panel and includes nested compositions in the copies it produces.
Duplication runs with one click or an assignable keyboard shortcut. Smart naming, advanced filtering, label colors, and automatic folder organization keep the results structured, while optional footage and solids duplication keeps every copy completely separate. A Preserve Animation option retains animation in the duplicate.
DeepCopy supports After Effects 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022. Version 1.02 improved duplication speed on larger projects, reduced expression-related processing when Update Expressions is off, optimized layer handling and duplicate naming for repeated duplication, and removed an unnecessary warning during filtering. A demo video is available on the developer's page.
DeepCopy is best for after Effects artists who duplicate precomps and want each copy, including nested compositions, footage, and solids, to stay fully independent.
DeepCopy is completely free to download and use.
DeepCopy supports After Effects 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022, covering five recent releases. If you are running one of those versions, the plugin is listed as compatible here. For versions outside that range, check the developer's page before installing, since compatibility beyond the listed releases is not stated here. The current release is version 1.02, last updated on 2026-05-21, so the developer's page is the best place to confirm the latest supported versions before you download and install.
DeepCopy creates fully independent duplicates that include nested compositions, working from either the Timeline or the Project panel. Optional footage and solids duplication keeps every copy completely separate from the source, so a duplicated precomp does not share elements with the original. Smart naming and automatic folder organization keep the resulting duplicates structured within the project, and label colors help distinguish copies. A Preserve Animation option lets you retain animation in the duplicate, which helps when the source precomp contains animation you want to keep intact.
DeepCopy is shortcut-driven and supports assigning a keyboard shortcut, so duplication can run with a single press. It also works as a one-click operation from the Timeline or Project panel. The developer's demo video includes a walkthrough of assigning the shortcut, so you can follow the setup steps if you need guidance while getting started. Assigning a shortcut suits repeated duplication work, where triggering the action quickly keeps the process moving without interrupting your editing.
DeepCopy 1.02, released on 2026-05-21, improved duplication speed, especially in larger projects, and reduced unnecessary expression-related processing when Update Expressions is off. It also optimized layer handling and duplicate naming for smoother repeated duplication, and removed an unnecessary warning that appeared while filtering. The prior 1.01 release, from May 18, 2026, added a Show All option. Together these updates focus on making repeated duplication faster and cleaner, which matters most when you are working through large compositions with many nested elements.
DeepCopy is listed as free in this catalog. For current licensing terms and any conditions attached to its use, check the developer's page, since pricing and licensing can change over time. The listing here reflects a free entry rather than a paid one, and the developer's page is the place to confirm the latest details before downloading. Because this catalog does not track licensing changes in real time, treating the developer's page as the source of truth avoids surprises when you go to install the plugin.
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