3D layer

Adobe releases After Effects 24.5

Compositing and motion graphics app gets new 3D features including support for animated 3D models and a shadow catcher system.

Wednesday, June 19th, 2024

Adobe releases After Effects 24.2

Overhaul of the compositing app's 3D toolset continues, with the option to import 3D models in OBJ format and environment maps as EXR files.

Thursday, February 8th, 2024

Adobe releases After Effects 24.1

Significant update moves native 3D file import and the Advanced 3D renderer out of beta and into the stable release of the software.

Tuesday, December 5th, 2023

Adobe releases After Effects 22.3

Sizeable update to the compositing app integrates Frame.io for free, adds native Apple Silicon support.

Wednesday, April 13th, 2022

Adobe ships After Effects 22.1

Compositing software gets Universal Text Engine for titling and motion graphics. New Extended Viewport for 3D work now in beta.

Thursday, December 16th, 2021

Adobe ships After Effects 18.0

Compositing app gets new real-time draft preview mode for 3D work. Separate beta build adds support for multi-frame rendering.

Wednesday, March 10th, 2021

Adobe ships After Effects 17.5

Compositing app gets much-anticipated AI-driven Roto Brush 2.0 tool, plus motion-graphics-focused new 3D Design Space.

Tuesday, October 20th, 2020