by Ti Nyain·Workflow
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MoTi-Wizard earns its place for updating and replacing PS/Ai sources at the playhead without forcing a rebuild of After Effects layers. The two import modes, Normal and Shape, let artists choose between Illustrator source fidelity and editable shape paths.
MoTi-Wizard is a CEP extension for After Effects that connects Illustrator and Photoshop source workflows to already-animated AE compositions. It updates animated Illustrator artwork at the current playhead and replaces a selected PS/Ai source without recreating the After Effects layer.
It captures Photoshop redraws as snapshot keyframes, and double-clicking a selected AE layer opens its original Illustrator or Photoshop file. Two import modes are available: Normal preserves the Illustrator source workflow for fidelity, layer order, and fast source replacement, while Shape imports artwork as editable AE Shape Layers for path control and keyframe sync.
It runs on After Effects 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022. Installation and licensing go through the aescripts + aeplugins manager app, and a ZXP installer and an installation and tutorial PDF are included.
MoTi-Wizard is best for motion designers handling revision-heavy After Effects compositions, Illustrator users who prefer editing paths in Illustrator over adjusting many AE shape paths, artists creating Photoshop redraws and timed design states, and teams needing a compact PS/Ai-to-AE bridge.
MoTi-Wizard is completely free to download and use.
MoTi-Wizard runs on After Effects 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022. It is a CEP extension for Adobe After Effects at version 1.0.0, its initial release dated June 23, 2026. It supports both Illustrator and Photoshop source workflows, so you can update, replace, and open Ai and PS sources tied to your compositions across those After Effects releases. Check the developer's page for the current compatibility list before installing.
MoTi-Wizard installs and licenses through the aescripts + aeplugins manager app. The download also includes a ZXP installer and an installation and tutorial PDF, so you can add the extension and follow the setup steps directly. As a CEP extension for After Effects at version 1.0.0, it loads into the versions listed on the developer's page. If you prefer manual setup, the included ZXP installer covers that path, and the PDF walks through the process.
MoTi-Wizard offers two import modes. Normal preserves the Illustrator source workflow for fidelity, layer order, and fast source replacement, keeping the connection to the original Ai file. Shape imports artwork as editable After Effects Shape Layers, giving you path control and keyframe sync directly inside the composition. The choice lets you decide between staying tied to the Illustrator source or working with native, editable shapes for animation. Both fit the extension's PS/Ai-to-AE workflow.
MoTi-Wizard is listed as free here. Installation and licensing are handled through the aescripts + aeplugins manager app, so check the developer's page for the current licensing terms before you download. The package includes a ZXP installer and an installation and tutorial PDF to get the extension set up. For the most accurate and up-to-date licensing details, the developer's page is the place to confirm.
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