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Head to Line 2

by Matin Kazerooni·Motion Graphics

Images © Matin Kazerooni. Used for product review; image policy.

Why we like it

Head to Line 2 earns its place in the aescripts library by keeping arrow creation to a single click while still exposing controls for head shape, size, angle, roundness, direction, and timing.

What is Head to Line 2?

Head to Line 2 is an After Effects tool for creating animated arrows. Select a line and, with a single click, turn it into an animated arrow. The plugin keeps the process simple while giving you control over how each arrow looks and moves.

Built-in arrowhead shapes include Triangle, Circle, and Rectangle, and you can also use a custom arrowhead. Slider controls handle the size, angle, and roundness of the head, and each of these can be animated. You can reverse the arrow's direction, change the animation speed, or swap the head type at any time, and a checkbox turns any arrow double-sided. Timing controls set how long the animation lasts, and a one-click delete removes Head to Line from a layer.

Head to Line 2 is version 2.2 and works with After Effects 2020 through 2025. A demo video is available on the developer's page.

Who is Head to Line 2 best for?

Head to Line 2 is best for after Effects users who need to build animated arrows from lines with adjustable head shape, size, and timing.

How much does Head to Line 2 cost?

Head to Line 2 is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • One-click conversion of any line into an animated arrow
  • Built-in arrowhead shapes including Triangle, Circle, and Rectangle, or a custom arrowhead
  • Reverse arrow direction, change animation speed, or swap head type at any time
  • Double-sided arrows created by tapping a checkbox
  • Slider controls for the size, angle, and roundness of heads, which can be animated
  • Timing controls to set the animation duration
  • One-click delete to remove Head to Line from a layer

Tags

#arrows#animated arrows#After Effects#motion graphics#arrowhead#line animation#aescripts

Frequently asked questions

Does Head to Line 2 work with After Effects 2025?

Head to Line 2 lists compatibility with After Effects 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020, so it covers a wide span of recent releases. The current version is 2.2, updated on December 18, 2025, which brought a license framework update. Earlier updates addressed issues with After Effects in languages other than English and with After Effects 2025 specifically. If you run one of the listed versions, the plugin should fit into your setup. For the latest compatibility details, check the developer's page.

Can I use a custom arrowhead in Head to Line 2?

Head to Line 2 offers several built-in arrowhead shapes, including Triangle, Circle, and Rectangle, and it also lets you use your own custom arrowhead. To apply a custom head, select the line and your custom head. Beyond the shape itself, slider controls let you adjust and animate the size, angle, and roundness of the head, and you can swap the head type at any point. This gives you a mix of ready-made shapes and your own artwork when building arrows.

How do I make a double-sided arrow with Head to Line 2?

Head to Line 2 creates a double-sided arrow when you tap a checkbox, so both ends of the line get an arrowhead without extra setup. The double-sided option was added in version 2.0, alongside the size, angle, and roundness sliders and custom arrowheads. You can still reverse direction, change animation speed, or adjust timing on a double-sided arrow, and the one-click delete removes Head to Line from the layer if you want to start over. Check the developer's page for the demo video.

Is Head to Line 2 free to use?

Head to Line 2 is listed as free here in the catalog, so you can add it to your After Effects workflow without a purchase. Licensing terms can change, and the most recent update in version 2.2 was to the license framework, so it's worth confirming the current details on the developer's page before you rely on it. That page is also where you'll find the demo video and the full changelog covering releases from the initial version in 2023 onward.

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