Motion Tools Pro is a customizable extension for Adobe After Effects designed to accelerate workflows by providing quick access to frequently used tools, scripts, and expressions via configurable panels.

Motion Tools Pro - After Effects Plugin - Motion Design School

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Important Note: All settings should automatically migrate from the old free version to the new 2025 version. However, for extra safety, we recommend making a manual backup of your old settings.

Migrating from Motion Tools Pro free version

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Important Note 2: We're currently improving the integration of Super3D and Motion Tweaks for the 2025 version. Until then, please use the standalone extensions, available for download in the cabinet.

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How to install

Extension should work starting with 2022 versions of After Effects

Motion Tools Pro - MDS - Installation Guide

If you experience some issues, check this doc MTP - Troubleshooting

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How to Activate

Motion Design School License - How to Activate

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If you used old version

Migrating from Motion Tools Pro free version

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Where we are going

Motion Tools Pro Roadmap

MTP - Version History

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Motion Tools Pro - Basic Scripts

Motion Tools Pro Basic provide a comprehensive set of basic scripts that can be used to enhance the functionality of After Effects. They are easy to use, and offer a wide range of functionality to make Motion Tools Pro an even more powerful tool.

Tutorials

About extension

About extension

About scripts and widgets

About scripts and widgets

Core Panels

• The extension provides four independent, customizable panels.
• Each panel acts as a container (grid) for organizing tools (scripts, widgets, expressions).
• Panels can be arranged within the After Effects workspace.
• Different panels can be configured with layouts for various tasks (e.g., animation, organization, specific script sets).

Key UI Elements

• Grid: The main area holding tool cells.

• Layout Selector (Top):

  • Displays the name of the currently active layout.
  • Click to expand a dropdown menu showing all saved layouts.
  • Allows searching for layouts.
  • Includes an option to create a new layout.

• Edit Layout Button (Pencil Icon): Toggles Edit Mode, allowing rearrangement and resizing of cells within the grid.

• Settings Button (Gear Icon, Top): Opens the main Settings Panel for comprehensive configuration.

• Hamburger Menu (Top Corner): Provides access to:
  • About information.
  • License Manager.
  • Contact Support form.