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Expression Timeline 2

by mamoworld tools·Workflow

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Why we like it

Expression Timeline 2 earns its place in the aescripts library for a focused job: layering several expressions on one property with defined timing and smooth handoffs, using expressions you already have.

What is Expression Timeline 2?

Expression Timeline 2 is an After Effects tool for combining multiple expressions on a single property. Each expression stays active for a time you define, and the plugin transitions between them with smooth fades.

You set custom start and end times for every expression, fade them in and out, and transition from one to the next. It is compatible with any expression, and multiple expressions can be combined on the same property.

The current release is version 2.1.004, updated November 11, 2025, with a fix for online activation connection issues and an updated license framework. Compatibility spans a wide range of After Effects releases, from CS3 through the 2026 version. It is listed here as free; check the developer's page for current licensing terms. A demo video is also available.

Who is Expression Timeline 2 best for?

Expression Timeline 2 is best for after Effects users who want to run several expressions on one property at different times, with fades and transitions between them.

How much does Expression Timeline 2 cost?

Expression Timeline 2 is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Set custom start and end times for each expression
  • Fade expressions in and out
  • Transition between expressions
  • Compatible with any expression
  • Combine multiple expressions on a single property

Tags

#After Effects#expressions#animation#transitions#aescripts#mamoworld tools#property animation

Frequently asked questions

Which After Effects versions does Expression Timeline 2 support?

Expression Timeline 2 lists broad After Effects compatibility, covering the 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020 releases, plus CC 2019 back through CC 2014, CC, and the older CS6, CS5.5, CS5, CS4 and CS3 versions. That range means both current subscriptions and long-standing legacy installs are covered. If you run a specific build, confirm on the developer's page, since the current version was updated in November 2025.

Is Expression Timeline 2 free to use?

Expression Timeline 2 is listed here as free, so there is no price shown in this catalog. Licensing can still change over time, and the plugin uses an activation system that was updated in the latest release to address online activation connection issues along with an updated license framework. For current licensing terms and any activation requirements, check the developer's page before you rely on it in a project.

How does Expression Timeline 2 combine multiple expressions on one property?

Expression Timeline 2 lets you place several expressions on a single property and set a custom start and end time for each one. Only the expression assigned to a given time span is active, and the plugin fades expressions in and out and transitions from one to the next. Because it is compatible with any expression, you can bring existing expressions into the timeline rather than being limited to a preset set.

What changed in Expression Timeline 2 version 2.1.004?

Expression Timeline 2 version 2.1.004, released November 11, 2025, includes a fix for online activation connection issues and updates the license framework to v4.4.1. Earlier updates in the changelog addressed the licensing system, compatibility with newer operating system versions, support for time-limited licenses, and Mac OS Catalina compatibility. If you had trouble activating an older build, the newest version targets that activation path, so updating is worth considering.

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