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Keyshot Connector

by Digizuite™·Workflow

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Why we like it

Keyshot Connector earns its place in the adobe_exchange library as a direct bridge between the KeyShot Digital Asset Management platform and Adobe apps, keeping asset search, preview, and insertion available inside After Effects and Illustrator.

What is Keyshot Connector?

Keyshot Connector, developed by Digizuite, integrates directly with the Digital Asset Management platform built by KeyShot. From within After Effects and Illustrator, it gives users a way to search and find digital assets and insert them directly into the application, so users can get to their creative work without wasting time. The plugin is aimed at marketing, video and motion graphics specialists, and photographers.

Users can select and insert images, graphics, and other rich media assets, then filter and browse through all folders and assets during a search. Any asset can be previewed while its associated metadata is shown at the same time, and a file check-in and check-out process is included to eliminate overwrites and keep files up to date. Installation and configuration are described as quick and user-friendly.

This release is version 6.4.3, last updated on February 24, 2026, with support added for Illustrator using the CEP framework. It's compatible with Illustrator 29.6 and later and After Effects 25.0 and later, and is listed here as free.

Who is Keyshot Connector best for?

Keyshot Connector is best for marketing, video and motion graphics specialists, and photographers working with assets from the KeyShot Digital Asset Management platform inside After Effects and Illustrator.

How much does Keyshot Connector cost?

Keyshot Connector is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Search and browse the KeyShot Digital Asset Management platform directly from After Effects and Illustrator
  • Select and insert images, graphics, and other rich media assets
  • Filter and browse through all folders and assets during a search
  • Preview any asset while viewing its associated metadata at the same time
  • File check-in and check-out process to eliminate overwrites and stay up to date
  • Quick, user-friendly installation and configuration

Tags

#KeyShot#DAM#Digital Asset Management#After Effects#Illustrator#Asset Management#Workflow#Digizuite

Frequently asked questions

Which After Effects and Illustrator versions does Keyshot Connector support?

Keyshot Connector supports Illustrator 29.6 and later and After Effects 25.0 and later, which are the host versions listed for the current release. Because the plugin integrates directly with your Adobe application, you can search the KeyShot Digital Asset Management platform and insert assets without leaving After Effects or Illustrator. If you're running an older version of either program, it's worth confirming on the developer's page whether your setup meets these minimums before installing, since the stated compatibility covers these versions and newer.

Is Keyshot Connector free to use?

Keyshot Connector is listed here as free, though specific licensing details aren't provided, so the developer's page at keyshot.com is the place to confirm current terms. The plugin integrates directly with the KeyShot Digital Asset Management platform, letting you search, filter, and browse assets and then insert images, graphics, and other rich media into After Effects and Illustrator. Its file check-in and check-out process is included to eliminate overwrites and keep files up to date across the workflow.

What does the file check-in and check-out feature in Keyshot Connector do?

Keyshot Connector includes a file check-in and check-out process, described as a way to eliminate overwrites and keep files up to date. It works alongside the plugin's other DAM features: you can filter and browse through all folders and assets during a search, and preview any asset while its associated metadata is shown at the same time, so you can review an asset and its metadata before inserting it into After Effects or Illustrator. This keeps asset handling within your Adobe application.

What changed in the latest Keyshot Connector update?

Keyshot Connector is at version 6.4.3, last updated on February 24, 2026. The recent change added support for Illustrator using the CEP framework. Alongside that, the plugin lists compatibility with Illustrator 29.6 and later and After Effects 25.0 and later. It continues to integrate directly with the KeyShot Digital Asset Management platform for searching and inserting digital assets. For the complete version history and any additional detail, the developer's page at keyshot.com is the best reference.

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