by Motion Boutique·Simulation
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Newton 4 earns its place in the aescripts library as a native 2D physics plugin, with a fully functional trial that exports up to 25 frames for anyone wanting to try it before committing.
Newton 4 is a native After Effects plugin from Motion Boutique that brings 2D physics into a composition. It transforms 2D layers into physical objects with realistic motion, letting you build interactive physics setups directly inside After Effects.
The plugin includes several body types, among them Triggermatic, Hidden, Waterlike, and Grenade, plus a Teleportation mechanism and a Weld joint for connecting objects. Support for null layers, a Loop Type option in the Keyframes panel, a Samples Browser dialog, and middle mouse button panning in the preview are part of the workflow. Recent releases refined the Comp Walls settings, the Randomizer, body selection in the preview, and the UI with SVG icons.
Newton 4 is described as a one-time purchase with no subscription, and a fully functional trial exports up to 25 frames. It runs with After Effects 2020 through 2026, and version 4.0.77 fixed a bug affecting high-DPI monitors on Windows.
Newton 4 is best for after Effects artists building 2D physics-based motion and animating layers as physical objects.
Newton 4 is completely free to download and use.
Newton 4 is compatible with After Effects 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020, covering several years of releases. If you move between different versions of After Effects, the plugin supports each of those listed. For current version details and any compatibility notes tied to newer After Effects updates, check the developer's page from Motion Boutique, which keeps the supported release list up to date.
Newton 4 offers a fully functional trial, with export limited to 25 frames. This lets you work through the plugin's features before committing, though rendered output is capped at that frame count during the trial. To move beyond the 25-frame export limit, you can obtain the full version. Details on the trial and the full release are available on the developer's page from Motion Boutique.
Newton 4 is listed as free in this catalog, so refer to Motion Boutique's developer page for current licensing and purchase details. The plugin is described as a one-time purchase with no subscription, and an upgrade path from Newton 3 is available. A discount for students and faculty is also offered. For the most accurate and up-to-date licensing terms, the developer's page is the best source.
Newton 4 version 4.0.77, released May 21, 2025, fixed a bug affecting high-DPI monitors on Windows and updated the PupperMeshTool. Earlier in the 4.0 release, Motion Boutique added body types such as Triggermatic, Waterlike, and Grenade, a Teleportation mechanism, a Weld joint, and support for null layers, among other changes. The full changelog is available on the developer's page from Motion Boutique.
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