Free, open-source plugins for After Effects
An effect, a panel, a script and a set of expressions, all MIT-licensed. Builds for macOS and Windows, for After Effects 2020 and every version since.
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- After Effects versions supported
- MIT
- License
The plugins
Each one has its own GitHub repo with the source, a changelog and release builds. Star and download counts come straight from GitHub.
Installing
There's no installer and no account to create. Choose a plugin, your OS and your After Effects version to see which folder the files go in.
Common questions
Is it really free?
Yes. There's no trial, no watermark and no license check.
Can I use them on client work?
Yes. The MIT license allows commercial use, including at studios.
Which versions of After Effects work?
All four work in After Effects 2020 and every release since, up to 2026. Older versions aren't supported.
Does it run on Apple silicon?
Yes. Halation has native builds for Apple silicon, Intel Macs and Windows x64. The panel, script and expressions run wherever After Effects does.
Got an idea or found a bug?
Open an issue on the plugin's GitHub repo, or email contact@aelibs.com if you'd rather not. Suggestions for new plugins are welcome, and so are pull requests.
$ git clone https://github.com/aelibs/halation