: Adds or removes keyframes for all path properties at once, eliminating the need to manually toggle shape properties. Automation Toolkit (Free Version)

While After Effects has improved its background rendering capabilities, BG Renderer Max remains a favorite for power users. It allows you to render your compositions in the background while you continue to work on other projects.

: Unlike commercial plugins, free scripts often come with little to no official support or documentation. Users may need to rely on community forums for troubleshooting.

After Effects’ shape layers are powerful but tedious. This free script takes a single shape layer with multiple "paths" (like a character drawn with one shape) and explodes it into individual shape layers per path. Essential for character rigging and logo animation.