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Maskform 2

by Hassaan Ahmad·Workflow

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Why we like it

Maskform 2 earns its place in the aescripts library for pairing numerical mask transforms with quick toggle, bake, and remove controls. Version 2.0.0 adds Skew and Skew Axis controls and a full UI re-design.

What is Maskform 2?

Maskform 2 is an After Effects plugin from Hassaan Ahmad for transforming masks with numerical precision and control. Instead of adjusting mask shapes by hand, you set values directly: anchor point as the pivot for transformations, position for pixel-perfect placement, independent X and Y scale, and rotation to exact degree values.

The release adds Skew and Skew Axis controls for creating sophisticated perspective effects with numerical precision. Workflow features round out the set: Toggle lets you preview a mask with or without transformations, Bake permanently applies transformations when you're ready to commit, and Remove clears them in one click. Version 2.0.0 also carries a full UI re-design.

Maskform 2 is compatible with After Effects 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, CC 2019, and CC 2018. Version 2.0.0 was released on August 11, 2025, and a demo video is available. It is listed as free in this catalog—check the developer's page for current licensing.

Who is Maskform 2 best for?

Maskform 2 is best for after Effects artists who want to transform masks by exact numerical values rather than dragging handles.

How much does Maskform 2 cost?

Maskform 2 is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Numerical controls for anchor point, position, and rotation to exact degree values
  • Independent X-Scale and Y-Scale controls for dimensional control
  • Skew and Skew Axis controls for perspective effects with numerical precision
  • Toggle transformations to preview a mask with or without them
  • Bake transformations to permanently apply them
  • Remove transformations with one click
  • Complete UI re-design

Tags

#After Effects#masks#mask transform#numerical precision#skew#workflow#aescripts

Frequently asked questions

Does Maskform 2 work with After Effects 2025?

Maskform 2 supports After Effects 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, CC 2019, and CC 2018, covering several years of releases. If you run one of those versions, the plugin is listed as compatible. For the current, authoritative compatibility details and any requirements specific to your setup, check the developer's page before installing, since supported version lists can change with future updates and it is worth confirming against your exact build.

What's new in Maskform 2 version 2.0.0?

Maskform 2 reached version 2.0.0 on August 11, 2025, adding Skew and Skew Axis transformation controls, the ability to bake transformations or completely remove them, and a toggling feature for easy path editing. The release also brings a full UI re-design. For the complete changelog and any details beyond these headline additions, the developer's page is the place to look, and a demo video is available for reference.

What do the Skew and Skew Axis controls do in Maskform 2?

Maskform 2 includes Skew and Skew Axis controls for creating sophisticated perspective effects with numerical precision. These sit alongside the plugin's other numerical transforms—anchor point, position, independent X and Y scale, and rotation to exact degree values—so mask adjustments can be set by number rather than by hand. The Skew and Skew Axis controls arrived in version 2.0.0, part of a release that also introduced a full UI re-design. A demo video is available.

Is Maskform 2 free?

Maskform 2 is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing terms can change over time, so for the current status and any conditions attached to downloading or using it, check the developer's page directly. That page also hosts the latest version and its update history, which is worth reviewing before you install so you know exactly what you're getting. A demo video is available as well.

Alternatives to Maskform 2

Also in Workflow for After Effects.

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