by Rendertom·Motion Graphics
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Roll It stands out in the aescripts library for its wide After Effects support, spanning CS4 through 2026, and its focus on a single job: rolling shapes and masks with precise edge detection. Keep in mind it does not work with animated shapes.
Roll It is a script from Rendertom for After Effects that rolls any shape or mask. It uses precise edge detection, handles highly complex shapes, works with compound shapes, and supports both shapes and masks.
One limitation to note: Roll It does not work with animated shapes. According to the developer, this comes down to the high level of trigonometric calculations inside its expressions, which would otherwise bog down your system.
Compatibility runs across a wide range of After Effects versions, from CS4 through the 2026 release. The current build is version 1.3.2, updated on October 12, 2025 with an updated licensing framework. A demo video is available, and the script is listed as free in this catalog. For licensing details, see Rendertom's page on aescripts.
Roll It is best for motion designers rolling static shapes or masks in After Effects, including complex and compound shapes.
Roll It is completely free to download and use.
Roll It does not work with animated shapes. The developer notes this is due to the high level of trigonometric calculations inside its expressions, which would otherwise bog down your system. It works on shapes and masks, including highly complex shapes and compound shapes, so plan to apply it to static geometry rather than shapes that are already animating over time. This is a known limitation rather than a bug you can work around.
Roll It supports a broad range of After Effects releases, from CS4, CS5, CS5.5, CS6 and CC through CC 2014, CC 2015, CC 2017, CC 2018 and CC 2019, up to the 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 versions. Version 1.3.2 was released on October 12, 2025, with the changelog noting an updated licensing framework. If you run an older or newer build, check the developer's page to confirm the current compatibility list.
Roll It is listed as free in this catalog. For current licensing, trial details and any conditions, check Rendertom's product page on aescripts. The changelog shows several updates to its licensing framework over time, most recently in version 1.3.2 from October 2025, so reviewing the developer's page is the best way to confirm how licensing works today before you rely on it in a project.
Roll It supports both shapes and masks, so you can apply the rolling effect to either. It also handles highly complex shapes and works with compound shapes, using precise edge detection to follow the geometry. The main constraint is that it does not work with animated shapes, because of the trigonometric calculations inside its expressions. For static shapes and masks, including intricate ones, it covers both layer types within After Effects.
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