After Effects Beta

Duplicate layers using Alt/Option-drag

Alt/Option-drag a layer to the Composition panel to instantly duplicate it in both 2D and 3D compositions.

Change anchor point in a more efficient way 

Effortlessly adjust the anchor point on 2D layers with Quick Set Anchor using the Properties panel or a keyboard shortcut.

Create and use Depth of Field in the Advanced 3D renderer

Create a Depth of Field effect that lets you focus on 3D models, parametric meshes, Substance 3D materials, 3D text, shape layers, and more in Advanced 3D.

Curl Noise effect for swirling animated 2D patterns

Create fluid, organic 2D noise that feels like smoke, water, or ink, ideal for smooth, flowing motion in backgrounds, textures, and abstract animations.

Quickly Find Variable Fonts by Axis

Filter the font list to show only variable fonts, making it easier to find the right fonts.

Effect Controls panel modernization

Use the updated Effect Controls panel, built on a modern framework, to view and manage effects with icon-based controls.

Copy a frame to the clipboard

Capture the currently rendered frame as a still image from the Composition, Footage, or Layer panel and copy it to your system clipboard in a single click.

Copy and paste Illustrator and SVG content

Paste SVG content from Illustrator or other apps directly into After Effects as native, editable shape layers using Edit > Paste.

Updated Mask Tracker

Track masks faster and more accurately with the updated mask tracker, now up to 5x faster with accessible controls that let you start tracking directly from the Timeline panel.

Color labels for effects

Assign color labels to individual effect instances in the Effect Controls panel to organize, identify, and work with your effects more easily.