After Effects AI Assistant
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Last updated on
Nov 10, 2026
Explore the new and enhanced features in the latest releases of Adobe After Effects.
November 2026 (version 27.0)
Use layers as material sources
Use animated precomps, solids, images, and videos as materials for 3D objects when working with the Advanced 3D renderer.
Learn to use layers as material sources on 3D objects ›
Apply materials on 3D text and shapes
Apply Substance 3D Materials to 3D text and shape layers to replace default materials with photorealistic or stylized looks.
Learn to apply Substance 3D Materials on 3D text and shape layers ›
Import Illustrator text as editable text layers
Convert Illustrator text to editable text layers, preserving fonts, size, fills, positions, styles, and variable font settings.
Learn to import Illustrator text as editable text layers ›
Access Adobe Stock assets in After Effects
Use the new Adobe Stock panel to add Stock assets without leaving After Effects, and download them straight into your Project panel.
Learn to find and download Stock assets into your Project panel ›
Stylize footage with Contour Paint
Use the new Contour Paint effect to analyze the contours in your frame, then smear and posterize pixels along those contours for a highly stylized result.
Learn to stylize footage along its contours ›
Recover projects easily with improved Auto-Save
Safeguard your projects with Auto-Save and quickly recover your work after an unexpected After Effects crash.
Learn about Auto-Save and crash recovery ›
Set your PNG compression level on export
Use the new Compression slider for PNG sequence exports to balance file size and export speed while maintaining the same lossless image quality.
Learn to balance file size and export speed for PNG output ›
Reduce sibilance with the De-esser effect
Automatically detect harsh “s” and “sh” sounds in a target frequency range and reduce their volume until the harshness passes.
Learn to use the De-esser effect ›
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Reuse recent items in Quick Apply
Access your history of effects, animation presets, and menu commands used with Quick Apply, so you can quickly reuse them without searching again.
Learn to access recently used items in Quick Apply ›
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Release notes
Review a summary of updates and fixed issues for Adobe After Effects releases.
September 2026 (version 26.5)
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New guides functionality in After Effects
Use the new guides, which support percentage-based positioning, edge pinning, custom guide colors, and improved guide editing controls.
Learn about guide creation and management ›
Disk Caching for Object Matte
Disk caching keeps your propagated Object Matte results even after you close the project, freeing up RAM and speeding up work on long clips.
Learn about AI-powered Object Matte ›
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.
Learn about color labels in Effect Controls panel ›
Effect Controls panel modernization
Use the updated Effect Controls panel, built on a modern framework, to view and manage effects with icon-based controls.
Learn more about Effect Controls panel ›
ACES 2.0 support in After Effects
Work natively in ACES 2.0 using the upgraded OpenColorIO (OCIO) 2.5.1 library, choosing from two included configurations, ACES 2.0 CG v4.0 and ACES 2.0 Studio v4.0, to match your workflow.
Learn about OpenColorIO and ACES color management ›
June 2026 (version 26.3)
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.
Learn to enable in‑engine Depth of Field ›
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.
Learn to copy and paste Illustrator and SVG content ›
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.
Learn about mask tracking in After Effects ›
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.
Learn to copy a frame to the clipboard ›
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.
Learn about Curl Noise effect ›
Quickly find Variable Fonts by Axis
Filter the font list to show only variable fonts, making it easier to find the right fonts.
Learn to work with Variable Font Axes ›
AI-powered Object Matte
Use the Object Matte tool to automatically select, isolate, and track subjects in your composition using single-click AI-powered subject selection.
Learn to use Object Matte ›
Displacement support for 3D materials on parametric meshes
Use displacement to push a mesh into 3D space using height data, adding subtle texture for realism or turning simple shapes into detailed models.
Learn to use Displacement Options ›
Search and instantly apply effects, presets, or commands
Use Quick Apply to quickly search for any effect, animation preset, or menu command, then select what you need and apply or run it instantly.
Learn to use Quick Apply ›
Proportional Scrubbing in timeline
Distribute changes across multiple layers proportionally by dragging a selected property's hot‑text values, enabling faster, more intuitive multi‑layer adjustments.
Learn to use Proportional Scrubbing ›
Import SVG file as footage or as a composition
Import SVG files as a composition with editable vector layers or as rasterized footage, allowing you to choose the level of flexibility that best fits your project.
Learn to import SVG files as footage ›
Substance 3D Materials (SBSAR)
Apply Substance Materials (.sbsar files) to 3D models and parametric meshes to explore a wide range of visual styles and achieve stylized looks.
Learn to apply Substance 3D Materials to 3D models ›
Create parametric meshes
Use the new mesh tool to create parametric shapes such as spheres, cubes, and cones directly within the app, and customize or animate their size, shape, and appearance.
Learn to create parametric meshes ›
Enable lights to cast shadows
Add multiple shadow-casting Spot, Parallel, and Environment lights to your 3D scene when using the Advanced 3D renderer in a 3D composition.
Learn to enable lights to cast shadows ›
Support for Variable Font Axes
Animate OpenType Variable fonts in After Effects, using a single font file that includes multiple styles for precise control over weight, width, and style.
Learn more about Variable Font Axes ›
Improved Illustrator layer conversion
Illustrator layers now preserve gradient fills, strokes, and transparency when converted to native shape layers, which also support animatable Scale and Rotation for gradients.
Learn how to convert Illustrator layers to shape layers ›
Import SVG files as vectors
Import SVG files directly into your composition and convert them into editable shape layers, ready for customization and animation.
Learn how to import SVG files as native, editable shape layers ›
Unmult effect for Keying transparency
Remove solid black or white backgrounds from footage while preserving the colors and details of the foreground for compositing or other visual effects.
Learn how to use the Unmult effect ›
Lossless Compressed Playback
Preview longer segments of your timeline while using significantly less disk space, without compromising visual quality.
Learn how Lossless Compressed Playback can help you ›
Crop composition to selected layer(s) bounds
Crop your composition to the selected layers’ bounds by shrinking it to fit smaller content or expanding it to include elements that extend beyond the current frame.
Learn how to crop composition to selected layer bounds ›
New built-in audio effects
Add new audio effects— Distortion, Compressor, and Gate to enhance and manage sound in your compositions, giving you precise control over audio directly within After Effects.
Explore audio effects available in After Effects ›
Refreshed After Effects Preferences
Improved grouping and preference organization for faster access and a more efficient workflow.
Explore the refreshed After Effects preferences ›
New expression and scripting enhancements
Quickly locate the keyframe or marker before or after a specific time, and read the current text value along with the full list of dropdown menu items.
Learn about dropdown menu attributes ›
Windows ARM native support
After Effects now runs natively on Windows ARM systems, delivering improved performance and efficiency for ARM-based devices.
Learn about support for ARM-based Windows devices ›
Improved UI language support
Run After Effects in languages different from the OS display language, enter Unicode characters in UI elements, mix multiple language scripts in a single text field, and more.
Learn about UI language support in After Effects ›
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 ›
Join our community to connect, learn, and engage
For expert tips and solutions to common issues, visit the Adobe After Effects Community Forums. Connect with our team and fellow users to exchange ideas, share your creations, stay updated with the latest features and announcements, and provide feedback.
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