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synthetick GradientHub

by synthetick·Workflow

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Why we like it

GradientHub earns its place in the toolfarm library by consolidating gradient application across four After Effects targets, with import support for GRD, CSS, and SVG plus custom preset saving.

What is synthetick GradientHub?

synthetick GradientHub, formerly Colorama Browser, is a gradient panel for After Effects. It shows visual thumbnails and applies gradients to four targets: Colorama, Color Shift, Shape Layers, and Layer Styles. A toggle switches thumbnails between wheel and linear styles, and presets apply with a double-click or a single-click followed by the Apply button.

The panel includes 500+ curated built-in presets. You can import gradients from GRD (Photoshop), CSS, and SVG files to reach thousands of free gradients online, and save your own into categories and subcategories with auto-generated thumbnails. Any preset can be applied to any target, regardless of how it was created.

In Colorama and Color Shift modes, you can apply to an existing effect, updating only the gradient while leaving other parameters untouched, or add a new instance. Shape Layer application offers Apply to selected and Add new gradient modes, plus Fills/Strokes filters, and works on one layer at a time.

Who is synthetick GradientHub best for?

synthetick GradientHub is best for after Effects artists who apply and manage gradients across Colorama, Color Shift, Shape Layers, and Layer Styles.

How much does synthetick GradientHub cost?

synthetick GradientHub is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • 500+ curated built-in gradient presets
  • Applies gradients to Colorama, Color Shift, Shape Layers, and Layer Styles
  • Imports gradients from GRD (Photoshop), CSS, and SVG files
  • Saves custom gradients organised into categories and subcategories with auto-generated thumbnails
  • Toggle between wheel and linear style thumbnails
  • Colorama and Color Shift modes update an existing effect's gradient or add a new instance
  • Shape Layer Fills/Strokes filters with Apply to selected and Add new gradient modes

Tags

#After Effects#gradients#Colorama#Color Shift#shape layers#layer styles#motion graphics#presets

Frequently asked questions

Does synthetick GradientHub work with After Effects 2024?

synthetick GradientHub supports After Effects 2026, 2025, and 2024, which are also listed as its requirements. If you're on one of those three versions, the panel is compatible. For any release outside that range, check the developer's page to confirm support before installing, since compatibility isn't listed for earlier or later versions here. It was last updated on 5 June 2026, so the developer's page is the best place to verify support for the latest releases.

What file formats can synthetick GradientHub import?

synthetick GradientHub imports gradients from three formats: GRD (Photoshop), CSS, and SVG. Importing these files gives access to thousands of free gradients available online and helps keep motion graphics matched to a client's brand. Alongside imports, the panel includes 500+ built-in presets, and you can save your own gradients into categories and subcategories with auto-generated thumbnails. Any gradient, whether imported, built-in, or saved, can be applied to Colorama, Color Shift, Shape Layers, or Layer Styles.

Is synthetick GradientHub free?

synthetick GradientHub is listed as free in this catalog. A free trial is also described that limits you to the Colorama built-in presets and the first seven presets in each of the other categories. For current licensing details and what the full version includes, check the developer's page. The panel was formerly known as Colorama Browser, so listings under that name refer to the same tool.

Can synthetick GradientHub apply gradients to multiple shape layers at once?

synthetick GradientHub applies gradients to Shape Layers one layer at a time; shape layer application does not run across multiple layers in a single action. Within a layer, Apply to selected updates existing Gradient Fills and Strokes, using the topmost one per shape when there are several, while Add new gradient adds a new Gradient Fill or Stroke group to the layer contents. Fills/Strokes filters let you narrow which types are affected when you've made a wider selection.

Does synthetick GradientHub add a new effect every time I apply a preset?

synthetick GradientHub gives two options in Colorama and Color Shift modes. With Apply to existing, only the gradient on the effect already on your layer is updated, so you can try many presets without stacking multiple effects, and other parameters you've adjusted stay untouched. With Add new unless selected, a new instance of the effect is added unless you first select the specific effect you want to update. This lets you choose between quick preset auditioning and building up multiple effects.

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