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PathPrep

by synthetick·Workflow

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Why we like it

PathPrep earns its place in the aescripts library as a focused shape-to-path utility, bundling conversion, transform baking and vector copying into a single script.

What is PathPrep?

PathPrep is a script for After Effects focused on preparing shape layers for path-based work. It converts multiple parametric shapes into Bezier paths, so shapes originally defined by parameters become editable Bezier data.

Alongside conversion, PathPrep bakes shape transforms, selects all paths, and copies clean vectors. These functions cover several steps involved in getting shape data into a usable path form. The tool is compatible with After Effects 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021.

Released as version 1.0 on July 4, 2025, PathPrep is an initial release. A demo video is available for those who want to see it referenced before installing. It appears in the aescripts library at popularity rank 951.

Who is PathPrep best for?

PathPrep is best for after Effects users working with shape layers who need to convert parametric shapes to Bezier paths and copy clean vectors.

How much does PathPrep cost?

PathPrep is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Converts multiple parametric shapes to Bezier paths
  • Bakes shape transforms
  • Selects all paths in one action
  • Copies clean vectors
  • Compatible with After Effects 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021

Tags

#After Effects#shape layers#Bezier paths#vectors#parametric shapes#aescripts#workflow

Frequently asked questions

Which After Effects versions does PathPrep support?

PathPrep is compatible with After Effects 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021. This range covers several recent releases, so users on those versions can run the script for converting parametric shapes to Bezier paths, baking shape transforms, selecting all paths and copying clean vectors. If you work across multiple After Effects installations within this list, the same tool applies to each. For versions outside this range, check the developer's page for current compatibility details before installing.

What does PathPrep do with parametric shapes?

PathPrep converts multiple parametric shapes to Bezier paths. Parametric shapes are defined by adjustable parameters, and this conversion turns them into Bezier path data. Beyond conversion, PathPrep also bakes shape transforms, selects all paths, and copies clean vectors. These functions address several steps in working with shape data. For a visual reference of the tool, a demo video is available on the developer's channel.

Is PathPrep free to use?

PathPrep is listed as free in this catalog. For current licensing terms and any conditions that may apply, refer to the developer's page on aescripts. Version 1.0 was released on July 4, 2025 as the initial release, so checking the source directly is the best way to confirm up-to-date details before you download and install it for your After Effects projects.

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