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Layers Pro

by Sanlion Studio·Workflow

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Why we like it

Layers Pro earns its place in the aescripts library for consolidating layer, effect and composition edits into bulk actions across a project, with search or manual selection to target the right items.

What is Layers Pro?

Layers Pro is an After Effects script from Sanlion Studio for manipulating layers, compositions, properties and effects globally throughout a project. It applies bulk operations across the compositions and layers you select.

The script handles bulk copy, replace and delete of layers in selected compositions, and bulk copy, replace and remove of effects, properties and masks on selected layers. It can also change duration, size, frame rate and switches across selected compositions. To choose what gets edited, you can use the search built into the script or select the desired compositions and layers manually.

Layers Pro is listed here as free, and its initial release, version 1.0, arrived on November 8, 2022. Compatibility spans After Effects 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, CC 2019 and CC 2018. A demo video is also available.

Who is Layers Pro best for?

Layers Pro is best for after Effects users who need to copy, replace, delete or change layers, effects, properties, masks and switches across many compositions at once.

How much does Layers Pro cost?

Layers Pro is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Bulk copy, replace and delete layers in selected compositions
  • Bulk copy, replace and remove effects, properties and masks on selected layers
  • Bulk changes to duration, size, frame rate and switches in selected compositions
  • Built-in search or manual selection of compositions and layers
  • Compatible with After Effects 2023 through CC 2018

Tags

#After Effects#layers#compositions#bulk editing#effects#workflow#aescripts

Frequently asked questions

Does Layers Pro work with After Effects 2023?

Layers Pro lists compatibility with After Effects 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, CC 2019 and CC 2018, so recent releases and several older ones are covered. Its initial release, version 1.0, was published on November 8, 2022. If you run a version outside that listed range, check the developer's page for the latest compatibility details before installing, since script support can shift with newer After Effects releases and it's worth confirming before you rely on it.

Is Layers Pro free to use?

Layers Pro is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing terms can change over time, so confirm the current terms on the developer's page before relying on it for production work. As a script for After Effects, it covers bulk copy, replace and delete of layers, effects, properties, masks and switches across selected compositions and layers, so you can try those capabilities described here without a purchase figure to worry about upfront.

How do I choose which compositions and layers Layers Pro affects?

Layers Pro lets you either use the search built into the script or select the desired compositions and layers manually. From there it can bulk copy, replace and delete layers in selected compositions, and bulk copy, replace and remove effects, properties and masks on selected layers. It also handles bulk changes to duration, size, frame rate and switches across selected compositions, so your edits apply across multiple items in one action rather than being repeated individually.

What version of Layers Pro is available and when was it released?

Layers Pro is at version 1.0, released on November 8, 2022 as its initial release. That build covers the bulk operations described here: copying, replacing and deleting layers in selected compositions, working with effects, properties and masks on selected layers, and changing duration, size, frame rate and switches. For any updates beyond version 1.0, check the developer's page for the newest release information before installing on your projects.

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