by Freshmograph·Workflow
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Groups and Toggles stands out in the aescripts library for tackling a specific workflow point—reaching into pre-composed layers without giving up a procedural project—and it spans After Effects releases from CC 2019 to 2025.
Groups and Toggles addresses a routine reality in After Effects: pre-composing layers is sometimes unavoidable. The script from Freshmograph gives you a way to reach into pre-composed layers so you can work with them without breaking a procedural project.
From those pre-composed layers you can create mattes, rearrange layer order, or embed mattes directly in MOGRTs. It also supports adding multiple MOGRT versions within a single file, all while keeping the setup procedural.
Groups and Toggles runs on After Effects 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, and CC 2019, covering a wide span of releases. It is at version 1.0, its initial release from January 2023, and is listed here as free. A demo video is available if you want a closer look before downloading.
Groups and Toggles is best for after Effects artists who work with pre-composed layers and MOGRTs and want to keep their projects procedural.
Groups and Toggles is completely free to download and use.
Groups and Toggles supports a broad range of After Effects releases, including 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, and CC 2019. If you are running any version within that range, the script is compatible. That wide span means both teams on older installs and those on the latest release can use it. For any environment outside those listed versions, check the developer's page to confirm current compatibility before installing.
Groups and Toggles is listed here as free. Pricing and licensing can change over time, so for the most current terms it is worth checking the developer's page directly before you download. As a free script, it offers a way to access pre-composed layers, create mattes, and work with MOGRTs in After Effects without an upfront cost. Confirm the latest licensing details on the developer's page if you plan to use it in a commercial project.
Groups and Toggles can embed mattes directly in MOGRTs, and it also lets you add multiple MOGRT versions within a single file. Alongside the MOGRT features, the script reaches into pre-composed layers so you can create mattes and rearrange layer order, all while keeping the project procedural. This makes it useful when you regularly package work as Motion Graphics templates and want to stay flexible with how those templates are built.
Groups and Toggles is at version 1.0, which was its initial release on January 31, 2023. That makes it the first published build of the script. For any later updates or fixes beyond this release, the developer's page is the best place to check. The current version runs on After Effects releases from CC 2019 through 2025, covering a wide range of installs.
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