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Nov 13, 2025
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Explore the new and enhanced features in the latest releases of Adobe After Effects.
November 2025 release (version 25.6)
Extensive fixes and improvements
New improvements and fixes in After Effects make it easier and faster to work on your projects, helping you get things done more efficiently.
Explore all the fixed issues ›
Modify Default Camera Settings
Use the View menu to adjust the custom view and Default Camera Settings, whether viewing through a camera layer, the default active camera, or a custom view.
Learn to adjust Default Camera Settings for 3D compositions ›
Single 3D Gizmo for multiple 3D layers
Select multiple 3D layers and control them together using a single gizmo to simplify managing complex scenes and reduce visual clutter in your workspace.
Learn to use a single 3D Gizmo control for multiple 3D layers ›
Tip of the Day
Find quick, practical insights into features, time-saving shortcuts, and best practices each time the Composition, Footage, or Layer panels are reloaded or empty.
Learn more about the Tip of the Day feature ›
Try it in Adobe After Effects
Start exploring the latest updates and enhancements in After Effects now.
Release notes
Review a summary of updates and fixed issues for previous Adobe After Effects releases.
August 2025 release (version 25.4)
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.
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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.
June 2025 release (version 25.3)
Smooth Zoom
Experience smooth and fluid magnification while scrolling, using pinch-to-zoom, or scrubbing with the Zoom tool in the Composition, Layer, and Footage panels.
Reveal projects in the File System
Instantly reveal your project file's location, saving you time and effort by eliminating the need to search through the system folders manually.
Support for NVIDIA Blackwell Architecture GPUs
Hardware acceleration of 10-bit 4:2:2 video provides dramatically improved playback performance.
High Performance Preview Playback
Experience smoother and significantly longer preview durations without any limitation of RAM size allocated to After Effects.
HDR preview support
Preview and monitor your work in HDR for high dynamic range motion design and visual effects.
3D model animation controls in the Properties panel
Easily modify the lighting and shadow effects on a 3D model layer and select embedded animations through the Properties panel.
Animated Environment Lights
Illuminate your Advanced 3D compositions by choosing a composition, video, or image layer as an Environment light source.
Helper commands for common 3D workflows
Use new commands to simplify common 3D workflows with single-click actions, such as linking a camera to a light, applying 2D effects to 3D objects, and visualizing the Environment Light's source.
Customize Transparency Grids
Use a new set of options in Grids & Guides preferences to change the size and colors of the transparency grids displayed behind the composition contents.
Customize panel background colors
Personalize the empty fallow area around your composition by selecting a background color from five grey brightness levels or choosing a custom color.
Learn to personalize the empty space around your composition >
Maintain your workspace when opening projects
Keep your current workspace layout consistent when opening projects saved with different workspaces in After Effects.
New and improved Null creation commands
Effortlessly create Null controllers for positional properties such as the gradient points of Shapes, Puppet Pins, and effect points, simplifying your workflow and enhancing efficiency.
Accepts Lights switch for 3D layers
Disable a 3D layer from accepting lights to ensure the object’s appearance is unaffected by light sources in the 3D scene.
3D model preview thumbnail
Preview 3D models as thumbnails in the Project panel to speed up model identification and enhance workflow efficiency.
Cinema 4D 2025 upgrade in After Effects
Take advantage of the Cinema 4D 2025 upgrade in After Effects and unlock the full potential of its new features and improvements.
Refreshed, modern design
After Effects now features a fresh, new design that’s modern and more consistent. With two dark, light, and a high-contrast accessibility mode, you can customize the look and feel to your preference.
Per-character Text and Paragraph styling in Expressions
Use extended text and paragraph styling capabilities in Expressions, including per-character control for efficient text-based animations.
Learn about using expressions to edit and access text properties >
Decluttered 3D Model Import
Import 3D models while keeping the Project panel organized and clutter-free without introducing dependent files or extra folders.
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