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mCloner Pro

by MahiCG·Motion Graphics

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Why we like it

mCloner Pro earns its place in the aescripts library for combining clone generation, distribution modes, and animation tools with OBJ and GLB 3D support in a single After Effects tool.

What is mCloner Pro?

mCloner Pro is an After Effects tool for generating, distributing, and animating multiple copies of layers, called clones. It's built around a Live Update architecture and includes workflow tools for handling effects and pre-comps.

Clones can be distributed in radial, linear, and grid modes, and you can draw from multiple source layers with a shuffle feature. Animation covers delay and sine waves, while dynamic sliders produce spiral and arc effects. A Mask Finder supports path animation, effectors drive proximity animation, and there's integration for OBJ and GLB 3D models. Cylinder mode, kinetic text, and color and gradient controls round out the set.

Version 2.3 runs on After Effects 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022. The July 2026 update fixed cross-platform clone positioning on Windows and macOS, added two Random Color controls and gradient start/end position pointers, and addressed layer staggering after the Update button. A demo video is available.

Who is mCloner Pro best for?

mCloner Pro is best for after Effects artists working with cloned layers across radial, linear, and grid layouts, path and proximity animation, and OBJ/GLB 3D models.

How much does mCloner Pro cost?

mCloner Pro is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Distribution modes including radial, linear, and grid
  • Multiple source layers with a shuffle feature
  • Animation with delay and sine waves, plus dynamic sliders for spiral and arc effects
  • Mask Finder with path animation
  • Effectors and proximity animation
  • 3D model integration for OBJ and GLB, Cylinder mode, and kinetic text
  • Color and gradient controls with a Live Update architecture

Tags

#cloning#motion graphics#layer distribution#animation#3D models#effectors#After Effects#aescripts

Frequently asked questions

Which After Effects versions does mCloner Pro support?

mCloner Pro supports Adobe After Effects 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022, covering several recent releases. Version 2.3 specifically fixed cross-platform clone positioning across Windows and macOS, so both platforms are addressed. If you're running a version outside that range, check the developer's page on aescripts to confirm current compatibility before installing, since supported versions can change with future updates.

What changed in mCloner Pro 2.3?

mCloner Pro 2.3, released July 7, 2026, fixed cross-platform clone positioning on Windows and macOS and added two new Random Color controls along with gradient color position controls for start and end pointers. It also fixed layer staggering after the Update button was clicked and included performance, stability, and general bug fixes. The earlier 2.2 release added Start Gap and End Gap for the radial system and fixed a Trial Mode bug.

What 3D model formats does mCloner Pro support?

mCloner Pro integrates 3D models in OBJ and GLB formats, which you can bring into your clone setup inside After Effects. Alongside 3D model integration, it offers a Cylinder mode and kinetic text. For a look at how these features are used in practice, a demo video is available, and the developer's page on aescripts covers the full workflow in more detail.

Is mCloner Pro free?

mCloner Pro is listed as free in this catalog. Pricing and licensing terms can change over time, so check the developer's page on aescripts for the current details before downloading. The tool is distributed through aescripts by MahiCG, where its full changelog and version history are available, including the 2.3 release from July 2026 and the initial 2.0 release in March 2026. Reviewing that page directly is the most reliable way to confirm licensing before you install.

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