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ReScanX

by Plugin LyfeX·VFX

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Why we like it

ReScanX stands out in the aescripts library for spanning both After Effects and Premiere Pro across releases from CC 2018 through 2026.

What is ReScanX?

ReScanX is a premium scan reconstruction plugin from Plugin LyfeX, built for both After Effects and Premiere Pro. It reworks footage into visuals that look like phosphor-based contours, terrain maps, ghosts, or surveillance screens, aiming for an electronic image that feels rebuilt from scratch rather than simply filtered over the top.

The plugin offers detailed control over beams, scans, timing, and display settings, so you can shape how the reconstructed image reads. A built-in preset library ships alongside these controls, giving you starting points to work from within either host application.

ReScanX runs across a wide span of releases, covering After Effects and Premiere Pro versions from CC 2018 through 2026. A demo video is available, and the current release is the initial official version. For licensing details, check the developer's page.

Who is ReScanX best for?

ReScanX is best for editors and motion artists who want to rework footage into electronic, scan-style visuals inside After Effects or Premiere Pro.

How much does ReScanX cost?

ReScanX is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Reconstructs footage into visuals resembling phosphor-based contours, terrain maps, ghosts, or surveillance screens
  • Detailed control over beams and scans
  • Timing and display settings adjustments
  • Built-in preset library
  • Works in both After Effects and Premiere Pro

Tags

#scan reconstruction#After Effects#Premiere Pro#phosphor#surveillance#terrain map#presets#aescripts

Frequently asked questions

Does ReScanX work with After Effects 2026 and older versions?

ReScanX supports After Effects across a broad range of releases, listed for 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, CC 2019, and CC 2018. That coverage means it fits both current installations and projects still running on older builds. The plugin is also available for Premiere Pro across the same version span. If you work between newer and legacy versions, this range gives you flexibility without needing a specific edition to run the tool.

Can I use ReScanX in Premiere Pro as well as After Effects?

ReScanX runs in both After Effects and Premiere Pro. On the Premiere Pro side it is listed for versions 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, CC 2019, and CC 2018, matching the After Effects range. This lets you apply its scan reconstruction visuals whether you are working in a compositing context or directly on a timeline in your editor, depending on which application suits the project.

Is ReScanX free to use?

ReScanX is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing terms can change over time, so for the current details it is best to check the developer's page from Plugin LyfeX directly. There you can confirm how the plugin is distributed and any conditions attached before you download and install it into After Effects or Premiere Pro. Because listings and terms are set by the developer rather than fixed here, treating that page as the authoritative source keeps you aligned with the latest arrangement.

What version of ReScanX is available and what does it include?

ReScanX is at version 1.0.0, released on May 21, 2026 as the initial official release. It includes detailed control over beams, scans, timing, and display settings, along with a built-in preset library. A demo video is also available if you want to see more before installing. Since this is the first release, the feature set reflects the plugin's launch state across its supported After Effects and Premiere Pro versions.

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