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xCloner

by EFEKT·Motion Graphics

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Why we like it

xCloner earns its place in the aescripts library for cloning any type of layer fast, with five modes and recent path and object cloning added to the set.

What is xCloner?

xCloner is an After Effects plugin built to clone any type of layer exceptionally fast. It ships with five cloning modes, and a recent addition brings path and object cloning to the toolset.

The plugin works with 32-bit color and supports multiframe rendering. It runs on both Mac OS and Windows, and is compatible with After Effects CS6 and above. Detailed documentation is included, and a demo video is available.

Version 1.4 introduces alpha and luma driven time alongside bug fixes, following earlier updates that addressed path mode anchor points, grid mode drawing, and stability and performance across the cloning modes. Earlier releases also resolved several crashes. Within this catalog, xCloner is listed as free; check the developer's page for current licensing details.

Who is xCloner best for?

xCloner is best for after Effects artists who need to clone layers, paths, and objects across multiple cloning modes.

How much does xCloner cost?

xCloner is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Works with After Effects CS6 and above
  • Runs on Mac OS and Windows
  • Five cloning modes
  • Path and object cloning
  • Multiframe rendering support
  • Works with 32-bit color
  • Detailed documentation included

Tags

#xCloner#After Effects#cloning#layers#path cloning#object cloning#motion graphics#aescripts

Frequently asked questions

What versions of After Effects does xCloner support?

xCloner is compatible with a broad range of After Effects releases, spanning CS6 through CC 2014, CC 2015, CC 2015.3, CC 2017, CC 2018, CC 2019, and the 2020 through 2026 versions. It works with CS6 and above, so both older and current installations are covered. The plugin also supports 32-bit color and multiframe rendering inside After Effects. If you're unsure whether your specific build falls in range, the developer's page lists the full compatibility details to confirm before you install.

Does xCloner work on both Mac and Windows?

xCloner runs on both Mac OS and Windows, so it fits into After Effects setups on either platform. Alongside cross-platform support, the plugin offers five cloning modes, path and object cloning, and works with 32-bit color. It also supports multiframe rendering within After Effects. Detailed documentation is included to help you get started on whichever operating system you use. For any platform-specific notes, the developer's page is the place to check current details.

Is xCloner free to download?

xCloner is listed as free in this catalog, so no purchase figure is noted here. Licensing terms can change, so the developer's page is the best place to confirm current details before you download. The plugin includes five cloning modes, path and object cloning, multiframe rendering, and 32-bit color support, along with detailed documentation. It works with After Effects CS6 and above on both Mac OS and Windows, and a demo video is available.

What's new in xCloner 1.4?

xCloner 1.4, released on April 16, 2026, introduces alpha and luma driven time along with bug fixes. Earlier updates in the 1.3 series addressed crashes tied to random and offset time, collapse transformation on source layers, and shape or text layers scaled to zero. Other fixes covered anchor point position in path mode during global scale and clone drawing in grid mode at half or quarter resolution. Performance in the offset time and random time options was also improved across the modes.

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