About AutoSway

AutoSway is a script for Adobe After Effects that animates sway motion on layers by applying Puppet Pins from a start point to an endpoint. After selecting the desired pins, the script creates a SwayControl layer that lets users fine‑tune the sway, decay, and rotation. The tool supports batch processing of multiple layers by selecting the start‑point layer first and the end‑point layer last. Additional functions include Bake and UnBake, conversion of curves to straight lines, and built‑in handling of PseudoEffects. A help panel is accessible via a “?” button in the options menu. AutoSway is compatible with After Effects versions from CS5 through the 2026 release, covering CS5.5, CS6, CC, CC 2014‑2019, and the yearly 2020‑2026 editions. The script is listed as free, though activation may be required.

Features

• Applies Puppet Pins from a start point to an endpoint on the target layer
• Creates a SwayControl layer for adjusting the sway
• Bake and UnBake
• Decay setting
• Convert curves into straight lines, curve adjustment, and rotation
• Built-in PseudoEffects handling
• Help function opened from the “?” button in the option menu

Best for

Applying sway motion to After Effects layers using Puppet Pins and a controllable SwayControl layer.