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Gradient8

by grape design·Motion Graphics

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Why we like it

Gradient8 earns its place in the aescripts library for a focused, point-driven approach to gradients, with three color spaces and 16/32-bit support added in version 1.4.

What is Gradient8?

Gradient8 is a gradient effect for After Effects that builds its output from multiple points. You can generate gradients with up to eight points and set the radius for each one, then adjust the interpolation strength to control how the colors transition between them.

Color handling covers three spaces: RGB, HSV, and OKLCH. Two blend methods, Smooth and Gaussian, determine how points mix, and animatable noise can be layered into the result. The controls sit in a simple, minimal UI.

Gradient8 runs in After Effects 2026, 2025, 2024, and 2023. Version 1.4, released on October 2, 2025, added support for 16-bit and 32-bit color, while earlier updates resolved macOS issues including the effect not appearing in the list and a code signing error. A demo video is available on the developer's page for a closer look at the effect in use.

Who is Gradient8 best for?

Gradient8 is best for after Effects artists building point-based gradients with control over radius, interpolation, color space, blend method, and animatable noise.

How much does Gradient8 cost?

Gradient8 is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Generate gradients with up to eight points
  • Set the radius for each point
  • Adjust the interpolation strength
  • Choose from RGB, HSV, or OKLCH color spaces
  • Select Smooth or Gaussian blend methods
  • Add animatable noise
  • Simple, minimal UI

Tags

#gradient#after-effects#color#oklch#noise#motion-graphics#grape-design

Frequently asked questions

Does Gradient8 work with After Effects 2026?

Gradient8 is compatible with After Effects 2026, 2025, 2024, and 2023, so it covers the recent release cycle. If you run one of these versions, the plugin is supported. The current release is version 1.4, updated on October 2, 2025, and it added support for 16-bit and 32-bit color. For any specifics beyond this range, check the developer's page on aescripts for the latest compatibility details before installing, and you can preview the effect through the demo video linked there.

Does Gradient8 support 16-bit and 32-bit color?

Gradient8 supports 16-bit and 32-bit color as of version 1.4, released on October 2, 2025, when that capability was added. Earlier entries in the changelog focus on macOS fixes, including a July 2025 update that resolved the effect not appearing in the list and another that addressed a code signing error. The version 1.0 launch was released on July 4, 2025. For the full version history, see the developer's page on aescripts.

What color spaces does Gradient8 offer?

Gradient8 lets you choose from RGB, HSV, or OKLCH color spaces when building a gradient. Alongside color space selection, it offers Smooth or Gaussian blend methods to control how points mix, plus an adjustable interpolation strength that governs how colors transition between points. You can place up to eight points, set the radius for each, and add animatable noise to the result. These controls are presented in a simple, minimal UI within After Effects.

Is Gradient8 free to use?

Gradient8 is listed as free in this catalog. Pricing and licensing can change, so for the current terms and to download the plugin, refer to the developer's page on aescripts, where grape design maintains the listing. The catalog entry reflects how the plugin is categorized here rather than a guarantee of ongoing licensing, so confirm the latest details at the source before you rely on them. A demo video is also linked there if you want to see the effect first.

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