AE Layer Tools

AE Layer Tools is a Windows-only Adobe After Effects extension designed for editors to streamline repetitive tasks such as building captions, applying presets, and pre-composing layers. It offers six toolkits including auto captions with AI transcription, pre-compose tools, Twixtor workflow enhancements, beat drop detection, keyframe adjustments, and a graph editor. The tool aims to save editors hours by turning repetitive clicks into one-click buttons, enabling them to focus more on editing rather than setup.

Who is it for?

video editors using Adobe After Effects on Windows looking to speed up repetitive editing tasks

Problem

Editors waste hours performing the same repetitive clicks in After Effects on every project, slowing down their editing process.

Solution

AE Layer Tools provides a single panel extension with multiple toolkits that automate and simplify common editing tasks like captioning, pre-composing, and keyframe adjustments, speeding up workflows.

What makes it unique

• All-in-one panel with six specialized toolkits for After Effects editors
• AI-powered auto captions with editable word-level timing
• One-time purchase with lifetime updates and no subscription
• Windows support for After Effects 2020–2026 versions

• Auto Captions

  Transcribe audio with AI, providing per-word timing and styled captions inside After Effects.

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• Pre-compose Tools

  Smart pre-composing, nulls, and adjustment layers to clean up timelines instantly.

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• Twixtor Workflow

  Apply optimized Twixtor curves for smooth slow-motion and speed ramps.

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• Beat Drops

  Auto-detect BPM and drop beat markers directly onto the timeline.

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• Key Frame Adjustment

  Nudge, scale, and retime keyframes in bulk without manual searching.

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• Graph Editor

  Draw and edit cubic-bezier easing curves and push them to AE keyframes.

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Business model

DIGITAL-PRODUCT

Audience

B2B

Platforms

windows

Pricing model

one-time

Value proposition

AE Layer Tools turns repetitive After Effects tasks into one-click buttons and smarter workflows to save editors time.

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