by Matin Kazerooni·Motion Graphics
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Fade It earns its place in the aescripts library for its focused set of Fade In and Fade Out transitions and broad After Effects version support.
Fade It adds Fade In and Fade Out transitions to layers in After Effects. It offers a variety of fade options that can be applied to layers as part of everyday work and larger projects.
The tool supports a broad range of After Effects releases, covering 2020 through 2025, so it fits into both current and older setups. First released in October 2023, Fade It reached version 1.3 in December 2025, which updated the license framework. That followed an earlier change to a global variable and fixes for compatibility with After Effects 2025.
A demo video is available for those who want to see the tool before adding it to their workflow. Fade It is listed here as free; check the developer's page for current licensing details.
Fade It is best for after Effects users adding Fade In and Fade Out transitions to layers in daily tasks and projects.
Fade It is completely free to download and use.
Fade It is compatible with After Effects 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. This spread means it works across several years of releases, whether you run an older project setup or the latest version. The 1.1 update also addressed issues specifically with After Effects 2025, and the initial release dates back to 2023. For the most current compatibility information, refer to the developer's page before installing.
Fade It version 1.3, released on December 18, 2025, updated the license framework. This followed version 1.2 from June 2025, which changed a global variable, and version 1.1 from October 2024, which fixed issues with After Effects 2025. The original release was version 1.0 in October 2023. Users on earlier versions may want to update to stay current with the latest license framework changes described in the changelog.
Fade It is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing terms can change over time, and the most recent version updated the tool's license framework, so it is worth confirming the current details before you rely on it. For up-to-date licensing information, visit the developer's page maintained by Matin Kazerooni. A demo video is also available if you want to see the tool ahead of installing it.
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