by MotionCodes·Motion Graphics
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Slice It 3D earns its place in the aescripts library for turning 2D masks into depth-bearing slices, backed by broad After Effects version support and a consistent mask-based method across all six modes.
Slice It 3D is an After Effects plugin from MotionCodes that cuts layers into slices using 2D masks, with each sliced part carrying simulated 3D depth. The slicing method is the same across every mode, so the workflow stays consistent: precomp your layer, draw a main rectangle mask, then add simple linear masks to set where the cuts land. It currently includes six 3D slicing styles, with more planned in future free updates.
Thickness is fully controllable. You can set it as you slice, applying a single value to all slices or a custom value per slice, then change it later in groups or individually, keyframe it, and animate the components in 3D. Automatic thickness synchronization keeps every slice aligned when you need a uniform result. For surfaces, you can select footage for the slices, and the plugin creates a texture precomp for all slices by default or a unique precomp texture per slice. Textures are placed on the cross-sections in a realistic way.
Simplified controls cover color, shadow, transform, light, and more, wrapped in an easy-to-use UI with simple controllers.
Slice It 3D is best for after Effects artists who want to cut layers into 3D slices with depth, adjustable thickness, and textured cross-sections.
Slice It 3D is completely free to download and use.
Slice It 3D supports a wide range of After Effects versions, including 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, and the CC 2019, CC 2018, and CC 2017 releases. If you are running any of those versions, the plugin is listed as compatible. For versions outside that list, or to confirm current requirements before installing, check the developer's page, since the supported range can change with newer updates.
Slice It 3D uses a mask-based workflow that stays the same across every slicing mode. To get started, you precomp the layer you want to cut, then draw a main rectangle mask along with simple linear masks to define where the cuts fall. From there the plugin generates slices with simulated 3D depth. The UI is designed to be easy to use, with simple controllers for customizing the resulting slices.
Slice It 3D lets you adjust slice thickness at several stages. You can set the thickness when you slice the layer, applying one value to all slices or a custom value for each. After slicing, you can change the thickness of the components in groups or individually and animate them in 3D. Thickness can also be keyframed, and automatic thickness synchronization keeps all slices aligned when you want a uniform result.
Slice It 3D is listed as free in this catalog, and the developer invites you to try it at no cost. Because licensing terms can change over time, check MotionCodes' page on aescripts for the current details before you download. That page is also the best place to confirm what is included and to find the latest version along with any slicing modes added in future updates.
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