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Adobe After Effects

Industry-standard Adobe software for motion graphics, visual effects, compositing and animated titles for video, film and the web.

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PRICESubscription via Adobe Creative Cloud; free trial

FREE TRIAL7 days

RUNS ONWindows, macOS

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About Adobe After Effects

Adobe After Effects is the industry-standard software for motion graphics, visual effects and compositing. It is used to create animated titles, intros, explainer animations, logo animations and cinematic effects for film, TV, YouTube and the web.

Main features:

Layer-based motion graphics and keyframe animation
Visual effects and compositing, including green-screen keying
Motion tracking and camera tracking to attach graphics to moving footage
Rotoscoping with the Roto Brush tool
2D and 3D layers, cameras and lights
Expressions to automate and link animations
Large library of built-in effects and support for third-party plugins
Dynamic Link with Premiere Pro

After Effects is available by subscription through Adobe Creative Cloud, with a free trial. It runs on Windows and macOS.

Key features

Motion graphicsLayer-based keyframe animation

Visual effectsCompositing and green-screen keying

TrackingMotion and camera tracking

Roto BrushSeparate subjects from backgrounds

3D layersCameras, lights and 3D space

ExpressionsAutomate and link animations

License and price

License type: Paid (with free trial)
Free trial: 7 days
Price: Subscription via Adobe Creative Cloud; free trial

System requirements

Operating system: Windows, macOS

Good and keep in mind

Good

Industry standard for motion graphics and VFX
Huge range of effects and plugins
Tight integration with Premiere Pro

Keep in mind

Subscription only – no one-time purchase
Steep learning curve and demanding on hardware

Frequently asked questions

Is Adobe After Effects free?

No. After Effects is available by subscription through Adobe Creative Cloud. A free trial lets you try it first.

What is the difference between After Effects and Premiere Pro?

After Effects creates motion graphics, animated titles, intros, logo animations and visual effects. Premiere Pro is mainly for editing and arranging footage; the two are often used together.

Can After Effects remove a green screen?

Yes. After Effects includes keying tools for removing green or blue screens, plus motion tracking and rotoscoping.

What operating systems does After Effects support?

After Effects runs on Windows and macOS.

Where can I download After Effects safely?

Download it from the official Adobe website using the link on this page. Avoid unofficial downloads, which may contain malware.

Free alternatives to Adobe After Effects

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