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Versioner earns its place in the aescripts library as a version-management tool that avoids duplicating comps and leaves original artwork untouched.
Versioner is an After Effects tool for handling multiple language or content versions inside a single project. Instead of duplicating projects or comps, you tag specific layers to specific versions and switch between them instantly with one click.
The workflow covers creating a new version, linking layers to a version, switching between versions, and working with alternative or duplicate versions. You can convert to a selected version, edit a layer's name or colour, delete a version, and unlink a layer from a version when needed. It works with layer IDs and timeline markers to keep track of what belongs where.
Versioner is built to leave your work intact: it removes its own markers, cleans unused IDs, and never deletes your artwork or layers. Released in version 1.0, it supports After Effects from CC 2019 through the 2026 release. A demo video is available for those who want to see the feature set laid out.
Versioner is best for after Effects artists producing multiple language or content versions of the same project.
Versioner is completely free to download and use.
Versioner supports a wide range of After Effects releases, from CC 2019 through the 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 versions, up to After Effects 2026. This span covers most recent installations, so you can add it to an existing pipeline without upgrading your host software specifically for it. If you run one of these versions, Versioner is compatible with your setup.
Versioner never deletes your artwork or layers. When you work with versions, it removes its own markers and cleans unused IDs, but your original content stays intact. You can also unlink a layer from a version if you no longer want it tied to one, and edit a layer's name or colour. The tool uses layer IDs and timeline markers to keep track of which layers belong to which version.
Versioner lets you manage multiple language or content versions without duplicating your projects or comps. You tag specific layers to specific versions, then switch between them instantly with a single click. Beyond switching, you can create a new version, link layers to it, work with alternative versions or duplicate a version, and convert to a selected version. A demo video is available that walks through these steps.
Versioner is listed as free in this catalog. For current licensing terms and to download the plugin, check the developer's page on aescripts. The current release is version 1.0, published on March 4, 2026 as the initial release, so it represents the tool's first public version. Always confirm the latest licensing details on the developer's page before adding it to a production workflow.
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