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Adobe After Effects software delivers a comprehensive set of tools to efficiently produce motion graphics and visual effects for film, video, multimedia, and the Web. Price $20/month or $50/month for all Adobe products.
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August 2025 release (version 25.4)
The August 2025 (25.4) release includes new features, workflow improvements, and important fixes.
Quickly offset your layers and keyframes
Create animations by staggering layers or keyframes across multiple layers over time with a simple keyboard shortcut.
Copy and paste only the text formatting
Apply only the text formatting to an entire Text layer or a specific word using the Paste Text Formatting Only command.
Support for CICP Metadata
Import and export HDR content with CICP Metadata to ensure accurate color management and consistency across different devices and platforms.
Learn about Effects before applying them
Use the Info buttons next to each effect in the Effects & Presets panel for easy reference while you work.
Fixed issues in the August 2025 release (version 25.4)
Sending a 3D model from Substance Painter to After Effects no longer triggers an error on macOS devices.
The 3D View no longer influences the rotation of 2D layers when using the Rotation tool.
Writing EXR files to network storage is now significantly faster, with improvements depending on network speed and NAS architecture.
All 3D models separated by a bin-breaking layer are now visible in the Draft 3D mode.
Quitting After Effects while the “Import File” Finder dialog is open on macOS no longer causes a crash.
Sending multiple compositions to the AME queue no longer causes text to appear blurry or “vibrate” in rendered output.
Importing specific JPEG files from network locations no longer causes After Effects to crash due to file handling issues.
Using Edit > Edit Original on files rendered from After Effects with project links now correctly opens the associated original project.
Refocusing After Effects after resizing an image on disk that is part of the current project no longer causes a crash.
Scale, Rotation, and Orientation values now update in real time in the Properties panel when adjusting layers in the composition viewer.
Projects using the Adobe Clean font on Windows no longer trigger warnings during mogrt import and conversion.
OCIO Transform effects now retain their previous settings when projects are reopened.
The August 2025 (25.4) release includes new features, workflow improvements, and important fixes.
Quickly offset your layers and keyframes
Create animations by staggering layers or keyframes across multiple layers over time with a simple keyboard shortcut.
Copy and paste only the text formatting
Apply only the text formatting to an entire Text layer or a specific word using the Paste Text Formatting Only command.
Support for CICP Metadata
Import and export HDR content with CICP Metadata to ensure accurate color management and consistency across different devices and platforms.
Learn about Effects before applying them
Use the Info buttons next to each effect in the Effects & Presets panel for easy reference while you work.
Fixed issues in the August 2025 release (version 25.4)
Sending a 3D model from Substance Painter to After Effects no longer triggers an error on macOS devices.
The 3D View no longer influences the rotation of 2D layers when using the Rotation tool.
Writing EXR files to network storage is now significantly faster, with improvements depending on network speed and NAS architecture.
All 3D models separated by a bin-breaking layer are now visible in the Draft 3D mode.
Quitting After Effects while the “Import File” Finder dialog is open on macOS no longer causes a crash.
Sending multiple compositions to the AME queue no longer causes text to appear blurry or “vibrate” in rendered output.
Importing specific JPEG files from network locations no longer causes After Effects to crash due to file handling issues.
Using Edit > Edit Original on files rendered from After Effects with project links now correctly opens the associated original project.
Refocusing After Effects after resizing an image on disk that is part of the current project no longer causes a crash.
Scale, Rotation, and Orientation values now update in real time in the Properties panel when adjusting layers in the composition viewer.
Projects using the Adobe Clean font on Windows no longer trigger warnings during mogrt import and conversion.
OCIO Transform effects now retain their previous settings when projects are reopened.
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I love adobe after effects. The program has nearly infinate possibilities. Now if they could solve the crash isses with cc shatter.
Review by lowellriggsiam on
Apr 9, 2011 Version: 10
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 8/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 9/10
Overall: 9/10
Tight integration with Photoshop and Illustrator and one of the easiest compositors to understand and use (but they're all complicated). Uses a familiar layered timeline interface. A myriad of great 3rd party plug ins (3D, light filters, special fx etc), some of which cost more than the application! Pro version includes extra base filter pack.
I'd like it more if Adobe had included autosave with my version, but unlike other compositors AE rarely crashes and allows you to work to deadlines. Suitable for pros and hobbyists with plenty of spare cash!
I'd like it more if Adobe had included autosave with my version, but unlike other compositors AE rarely crashes and allows you to work to deadlines. Suitable for pros and hobbyists with plenty of spare cash!
Review by mondomedia on
Apr 27, 2005 Version: 5.5 Pro
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 8/10
Value for money: 7/10
Overall: 8/10
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