by grape design·Motion Graphics
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Depthion sits in the aescripts library at version 1.0, a GPU-accelerated approach to adding pseudo-thickness to After Effects layers. It earns a look for consolidating its shape controls behind a single control null.
Depthion is a GPU-accelerated plugin for After Effects that duplicates layers to create pseudo-thickness. It generates copies of a layer to give the impression of thickness, and is currently at version 1.0.
The look is shaped with controls including Tilt, Spin, Back Scale, and bevel, among others, so you can create a diverse range of shapes. All of these are handled through a single control null, which keeps the setup manageable. Because rendering is GPU-accelerated, the plugin is built for fast output.
Depthion is compatible with After Effects 2026, 2025, 2024, and 2023, and is listed here as free. A demo video is available, chaptered into core features and the more advanced features, and current licensing details are on the developer's page.
Depthion is best for after Effects artists who want to give layers a pseudo-thickness look with adjustable shape controls driven from a single null.
Depthion is completely free to download and use.
Depthion is compatible with After Effects 2026, 2025, 2024, and 2023. If you are running one of these versions, the plugin should fit into your setup. It is currently at version 1.0, released on June 23, 2026. For any details about running it on other releases, check the developer's page, since compatibility outside the listed versions is not confirmed here.
Depthion is a GPU-accelerated plugin, and it lists fast rendering with GPU support as one of its features. That points to the GPU playing a role in how it renders. Specific hardware requirements are not detailed here, so if you want to confirm the minimum GPU or driver needs before installing, the developer's page is the place to check. What is clear is that the plugin is built to take advantage of GPU acceleration for output speed.
Depthion is driven by a control null, which is where its adjustments are made. From there you can work with controls such as Tilt, Spin, Back Scale, and bevel, among others, to create a range of shapes from your duplicated layers. Keeping the controls on a single null is how the plugin stays easy to control. A demo video is available, chaptered into core and advanced features.
Depthion is listed here as free, so you can add it without a purchase through this catalog. Licensing terms for plugins can change over time, so for the current terms, any usage conditions, and the most up-to-date information, the developer's page is the best reference. This catalog notes it as free at the time of writing, but confirming directly with grape design ensures you have the latest licensing details before you rely on it in a project.
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