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Quick Delete & Reset 2

by Motion Embassy·Workflow

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Why we like it

Earns its place in the aescripts library for consolidating expression, effect, mask and transformation cleanup into one script that works at layer, composition or project scope.

What is Quick Delete & Reset 2?

Quick Delete & Reset 2 is a script from Motion Embassy for After Effects that handles cleanup and reset tasks across a project. It can enable, disable and delete expressions, turn effects on and off, reset transformations, and delete keyframes, effects, masks and layer markers.

Actions run at four scopes: selected layers in the timeline, the active composition when no layers are selected, compositions selected in the project panel, or the entire project when the project panel is active with nothing selected. Shift+Click variants delete only disabled effects or expressions, and enable effects or expressions. A Reset All option is included, along with compatibility for newer layer types such as environment lights and 3D objects.

The script UI is fully responsive, so button positions adapt as the window size changes. You can choose which buttons appear in the toolbar and switch from icon buttons to text buttons.

Who is Quick Delete & Reset 2 best for?

Quick Delete & Reset 2 is best for after Effects users cleaning up expressions, effects, masks, keyframes and transformations across layers, compositions or an entire project.

How much does Quick Delete & Reset 2 cost?

Quick Delete & Reset 2 is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Enable, disable and delete expressions, including deleting only disabled expressions with Shift+Click
  • Turn effects on and off, delete effects, or delete only disabled effects with Shift+Click
  • Reset transformations and a Reset All option
  • Delete keyframes, masks and layer markers
  • Process selected layers, the active composition, selected compositions, or the entire project
  • Fully responsive UI with buttons that adapt to window size, a customizable toolbar, and a switch between icon and text buttons
  • Compatibility with newer layer types such as environment lights and 3D objects

Tags

#After Effects#Script#Workflow#Cleanup#Expressions#Effects#Motion Embassy#aescripts

Frequently asked questions

Which After Effects versions does Quick Delete & Reset 2 support?

Quick Delete & Reset 2 lists compatibility with After Effects 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020, along with CC 2019, CC 2018, CC 2017, CC 2015.3, CC 2015, CC 2014 and CC. That range spans current releases and many older versions, so most active After Effects installations should be able to run it. Version 2.1 was last updated on November 10, 2025. For the exact requirements tied to your setup, check the developer's page before installing.

How do the Shift+Click actions in Quick Delete & Reset 2 work?

Quick Delete & Reset 2 pairs standard buttons with Shift+Click variants for finer control. A normal click can delete effects or expressions, while Shift+Click deletes only the disabled effects or only the disabled expressions. Shift+Click also enables effects and enables expressions, complementing the disable actions available on a regular click. This lets you separate broad removal from targeted cleanup of items you have already turned off, without touching the ones still in use.

What scopes can Quick Delete & Reset 2 process?

Quick Delete & Reset 2 runs its actions at four scopes. It can process layers you select in the timeline, the active composition when the timeline is active but no layers are selected, compositions you select in the project panel, or the entire project when the project panel is active with nothing selected. The same cleanup and reset operations apply at each scope, so you can work on a single layer or apply changes across everything in one step.

Can I customize the button layout in Quick Delete & Reset 2?

Quick Delete & Reset 2 includes a fully responsive script UI whose button positions adapt as you change the window size. You can choose which buttons appear in the toolbar and switch from icon buttons to text buttons, so the panel can be tailored to the actions you use most. This customization keeps the interface compact when docked in a narrow panel or expanded when you have more room to work with.

Is Quick Delete & Reset 2 free?

Quick Delete & Reset 2 is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing terms can change over time, and the version 2.1 update on November 10, 2025 revised the licensing framework, so it is worth confirming the current details directly. For the most accurate information on licensing and any activation requirements, check Motion Embassy's page on aescripts before downloading. That way you will have the up-to-date terms rather than relying on older information.

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