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HyperImport

by Meng Zhiqun·Workflow

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Why we like it

HyperImport earns a place in the aescripts library by pairing cloud-based asset import and switching with a wide catalog of selection, project and workflow commands.

What is HyperImport?

HyperImport is a script for After Effects that handles asset import from the cloud as well as locally, with automatic .zip unpacking and an option to reduce the file automatically after import. It also covers asset replacement and auto-replacement, so imported items can be swapped within a project.

Beyond importing, HyperImport bundles a range of selection commands for text, null, shape, 3D, guide and audio layers, along with select inverse, random, parent and children options. Project-window functions include reveal in project or explorer, organizing project assets and adding item comments, while layer tools cover trimming, renaming, label colors, track mattes, markers, parenting and offsetting.

Workflow features include consolidate and reduce project, font collect, collect file, download all from a text file, and saving expressions to a JSX file. HyperImport supports customisable shortcut keys, custom functions and custom expressions, and works with After Effects versions from CC 2018 through 2024.

Who is HyperImport best for?

HyperImport is best for after Effects users who want cloud and local asset importing combined with layer selection, project organization and workflow utilities in one script.

How much does HyperImport cost?

HyperImport is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Cloud and local asset import, with automatic .zip unpacking and automatic file reduction after import
  • Asset replacement and auto-replacement
  • Layer selection commands: inverse, random, text, null, shape, 3D, guide, audio, parent and children
  • Project-window tools including reveal in project or explorer, organize project assets and item comments
  • Layer tools for trimming, renaming, label colors, track mattes, markers, parenting and offsetting
  • Workflow functions: consolidate project, reduce project, font collect, collect file and save expression to JSX file
  • Customisable shortcut keys, custom functions and custom expressions

Tags

#After Effects#aescripts#asset import#cloud import#workflow#layer selection#project organization#script

Frequently asked questions

Which After Effects versions does HyperImport support?

HyperImport is compatible with After Effects 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, CC 2019 and CC 2018. If you run one of these versions, the script is listed as supported. Anyone on an older or newer release than those noted should check the developer's page to confirm compatibility before installing, since only the listed versions are stated as supported here.

Can HyperImport import assets from the cloud?

HyperImport supports importing assets from the cloud as well as locally. Version 1.0.3 updated Google Drive download capabilities along with Google Cloud Drive download capabilities. The script can also unpack .zip files automatically and reduce the file automatically after import. It additionally offers asset replacement and auto-replacement, so imported items can be swapped within a project. For workflow, HyperImport also provides a download-all-from-textfile option and organize project assets tools that pair with its importing features.

Does HyperImport support custom shortcut keys?

HyperImport includes customisable shortcut keys, along with custom functions and custom expressions. Alongside these, it offers a broad set of commands covering layer selection, project-window organization, layer editing and workflow tasks such as consolidate project, reduce project, collect file and saving expressions to a JSX file. Check the developer's page for details on how the shortcut and custom function options are configured.

Is HyperImport free?

HyperImport is listed as free in this catalog. For current licensing terms and any conditions attached to its use, refer to the developer's page, as that is where up-to-date details are maintained. The version listed here is 1.0.5, last updated on January 16, 2024, and a demo video is also available for the script. Anyone planning to rely on HyperImport should confirm those licensing details directly before installing.

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