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Versions Pro-Sheets

by VDODNA.com·Workflow

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Why we like it

Versions Pro-Sheets earns its place in the Adobe Exchange library for tying spreadsheet data directly to After Effects layers and pairing that with batch rendering through AME and Render-Brain.

What is Versions Pro-Sheets?

Versions Pro-Sheets is a beta plugin from VDODNA.com that gives After Effects spreadsheet-driven control over project data, whether textual or visual. It connects a Google Sheet or CSV file to layers, injects textual data by tabs, and turns layers on or off by tabs.

Beyond data handling, the plugin covers output. It runs batch background renders through AME or Render-Brain and batch network renders through Render-Brain, with folder organization for exported files. Auto sound placement and automatic data updates for local CSV files round out the workflow, and connected Google Sheets can push their changes back in.

The plugin joins VDODNA's Versions Pro-Mo toolset, used by broadcasters around the world, and is fully integrated with Render-Brain. It requires After Effects 17.0 or later. Version 1.1 adds direct Google Sheet connection.

Who is Versions Pro-Sheets best for?

Versions Pro-Sheets is best for after Effects users driving versioned projects from spreadsheet data, including broadcast teams working within the Versions Pro-Mo and Render-Brain toolset.

How much does Versions Pro-Sheets cost?

Versions Pro-Sheets is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Connects Google Sheet or CSV data to After Effects layers
  • Injects textual data by tabs and turns layers on or off by tabs
  • Batch background rendering via AME or Render-Brain
  • Batch network rendering via Render-Brain
  • Auto sound placement
  • Auto data update for local CSV, plus updates from a connected Google Sheet
  • Folder organization for exported files

Tags

#versioning#csv#google sheets#batch render#after effects#render-brain#data-driven#workflow

Frequently asked questions

What After Effects versions does Versions Pro-Sheets support?

Versions Pro-Sheets is compatible with After Effects 17.0 and later. If you are running an older release, you would need to update After Effects before installing the plugin. This is version 1.1.0, last updated in July 2025, and it runs as a beta joining VDODNA's Versions Pro-Mo toolset. The developer's page on Adobe Exchange is the best place to confirm current compatibility details before you download.

Does Versions Pro-Sheets connect to Google Sheets?

Versions Pro-Sheets connects a Google Sheet or a CSV file to your After Effects layers. Version 1.1 added a direct Google Sheet connection, and changes from a connected Google Sheet can be updated in your project. For local CSV files, it also supports automatic data updates so layer content stays in sync with the source. Beyond text, the plugin injects textual data by tabs and turns layers on or off by tabs, giving spreadsheet-driven control over both textual and visual project data.

Can Versions Pro-Sheets batch render projects?

Versions Pro-Sheets supports batch background rendering through AME or Render-Brain, and batch network rendering through Render-Brain. It also organizes exported files into folders and handles auto sound placement as part of the render workflow. The plugin is fully integrated with Render-Brain as part of VDODNA's Versions Pro-Mo toolset, which is used by broadcasters around the world. This lets you drive versioned output from your connected Google Sheet or CSV data and render the results in batches.

Is Versions Pro-Sheets free?

Versions Pro-Sheets is listed here as free. Licensing terms can change, so check the developer's page on Adobe Exchange for the current details before downloading. Note that this is a beta version joining VDODNA's Versions Pro-Mo toolset, which is used by broadcasters around the world and integrates with Render-Brain. As a beta, it connects Google Sheet or CSV data to After Effects layers and handles batch rendering, so features may continue to change as development progresses.

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