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Style Bandit

by Mograph Mindset·Workflow

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Why we like it

Style Bandit earns its place in the aescripts library by narrowing on a single chore — matching type styling — and giving copy and paste their own dedicated shortcuts.

What is Style Bandit?

Style Bandit handles a narrow but repetitive task in After Effects: moving text styling from one layer to another. It copies all font properties along with paragraph alignment, then pastes them onto selected text layers, so matching type across a composition doesn't mean re-entering settings by hand.

Paste works beyond a single comp. You can carry font and paragraph settings between comps and across separate projects. The plugin assigns keyboard shortcuts for both actions: on Windows, Ctrl+Alt+C to copy and Ctrl+Alt+V to paste; on macOS, Cmd+Ctrl+C and Cmd+Ctrl+V.

Version 1.3 runs on After Effects 2026 through 2021, and the developer offers it under a name-your-own-price model, listed as free in this catalog. A demo video is available, and it ranks at 126 on aescripts.

Who is Style Bandit best for?

Style Bandit is best for after Effects users who need to replicate font and paragraph settings across multiple text layers, comps, or projects.

How much does Style Bandit cost?

Style Bandit is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Copies all font properties and paragraph alignment
  • Pastes styling onto selected text layers
  • Pastes between comps and across separate projects
  • Keyboard shortcuts for copy and paste on Windows and macOS
  • Compatible with After Effects 2026 through 2021

Tags

#After Effects#text#typography#font#workflow#utility#Mograph Mindset

Frequently asked questions

Which After Effects versions does Style Bandit support?

Style Bandit is compatible with After Effects 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021. Version 1.3 was released on October 8, 2025, with that update noted for compatibility and log files. If you're on one of those releases, its copy and paste functions for font and paragraph settings should be available to you. For builds outside that list, check the developer's page for current support details before installing.

What keyboard shortcuts does Style Bandit use to copy and paste text styles?

Style Bandit maps its two core actions to keyboard shortcuts. On Windows, press Ctrl+Alt+C to copy font and paragraph settings and Ctrl+Alt+V to paste them onto selected text layers. On macOS, the equivalents are Cmd+Ctrl+C to copy and Cmd+Ctrl+V to paste. These shortcuts cover copying all font properties and paragraph alignment, and paste can carry those settings to other selected layers, between comps, or across separate projects.

Can Style Bandit copy text styles between different comps and projects?

Style Bandit copies font properties and paragraph alignment from one text layer and pastes them onto selected text layers. Paste isn't limited to the current composition — it works between comps and across separate projects, so styling captured in one place can be applied elsewhere without re-entering it. Use the copy and paste shortcuts to move the settings where you need them.

Is Style Bandit free?

Style Bandit is offered under a name-your-own-price model by Mograph Mindset and is listed as free in this catalog. Pricing and licensing terms can change over time, so check the developer's page for the current arrangement before downloading. The plugin focuses on copying font properties and paragraph alignment between text layers, and a demo video is available if you'd like more before committing.

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