by MotionCodes·Workflow
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Save Objects 2 earns its place in the aescripts library by pairing asset saving with a built-in media browser and live preview, and its stated compatibility spans After Effects 2026 back to CC 2019.
Save Objects 2 is an After Effects extension from MotionCodes for saving and reusing project assets. It saves compositions, layers—including multiple layers or comps—and all properties with live preview for use in other projects. Presets, fonts, masks, markers, keyframe interpolation, expressions and JSX code can be saved as well, with the ability to change all values.
The extension can select a group of compositions and save each one separately with GIF preview in a single click. A media browser lets you preview, apply and import projects, presets and media files with one click. You can back up saved items for future use, and reduce a project using the Collect Files method, with fonts collected alongside it. A free add-on package with dozens of ready-made layers and presets is included.
Recent additions include a folder-based structure, multiple composition saving, GIF preview, search engine improvements and advanced settings. Version 2.2.1 resolves a freezing issue on some versions of Windows 11 and fixes a OneDrive link issue. It runs on After Effects 2026 through CC 2019.
Save Objects 2 is best for after Effects artists who want to save, back up and reuse compositions, layers, properties and presets across projects.
Save Objects 2 is completely free to download and use.
Save Objects 2 supports After Effects 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and CC 2019, so it covers both recent releases and older installs. Whether you run the latest 2026 version or a several-year-old CC 2019 setup, the extension is listed as compatible with each of those releases. Compatibility can shift with new updates, so for the current supported versions it's worth checking the developer's page before you install.
Save Objects 2 can select a group of compositions and save each one separately, with a GIF preview generated in a single click. Beyond whole compositions, it saves layers—including multiple layers or comps—and all their properties with live preview for reuse in other projects. Presets, fonts, masks, markers, keyframe interpolation, expressions and JSX code can be saved too, with the ability to change all values. Saved items can also be backed up for future use.
Save Objects 2 version 2.2.1, released on December 10, 2024, resolves a freezing issue on some versions of Windows 11 and fixes a link issue with OneDrive. It also addresses titles not displaying in the search section on Mac, along with various other changes. Earlier updates in the same period fixed loading issues on some versions of Windows and optimized thumbnail generation, so the recent releases have focused largely on stability and fixes across platforms.
Save Objects 2 is listed as free here, and it also bundles a free add-on package with dozens of ready-made layers and presets. Licensing terms can change over time and are best confirmed at the source, so for the current details check the developer's page on aescripts before downloading. That page is also the place to confirm the latest version and supported After Effects releases for your setup.
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