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PathBlurFX earns its place in the aescripts library as a focused, GPU-accelerated blur that follows a mask path, with falloff control and Dynamic Sampling in a minimal interface.
PathBlurFX is a plugin for After Effects that applies a GPU-accelerated blur along a mask path. It works by generating a vector field from the mask path, then uses that field to drive the blur. The result can produce effects similar to motion blur or smear.
Blur falloff is controlled by position along the path, so the strength can differ from one part of the path to another. A Dynamic Sampling option keeps the sample density consistent, and the plugin exposes full control over the blur through a simple, minimal interface.
PathBlurFX reached version 1.3 on July 8, 2026, following its initial release on September 29, 2025. It supports After Effects 2026, 2025, 2024 and 2023, with GPU support added in version 1.1. It ranks 178 in the aescripts library, and a demo video is available.
PathBlurFX is best for after Effects artists who need a blur that follows a mask path, with control over falloff along that path.
PathBlurFX is completely free to download and use.
PathBlurFX supports After Effects 2026, 2025, 2024 and 2023. The current release is version 1.3, published on July 8, 2026, after the initial 1.0 release on September 29, 2025. If you run one of those four versions, the plugin is listed as compatible. For versions outside that range, or to confirm the latest supported builds, check the developer's page on aescripts before installing.
PathBlurFX is GPU-accelerated, running its blur along the mask path on the graphics card. GPU support was added in version 1.1, released on June 24, 2026, and carries through to the current version 1.3. The plugin generates a vector field from the mask path and uses it to drive the blur. For any specific hardware or driver requirements, check the developer's page on aescripts.
PathBlurFX controls blur falloff by position along the mask path, so the amount of blur can differ from one point on the path to another. It builds a vector field from the mask path to drive the effect, and a Dynamic Sampling option keeps the sample density consistent. The controls are presented in a simple, minimal interface. A demo video is available on the developer's page.
PathBlurFX is listed as free in this catalog. Pricing and licensing can change over time, so for the current terms and download, check the developer's page on aescripts. The current release is version 1.3, published on July 8, 2026, and it supports After Effects 2026, 2025, 2024 and 2023. GPU support has been part of the plugin since version 1.1.
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