About Kashida Pro

Kashida Pro is a plugin for After Effects that automatically balances and beautifies Arabic, Kurdish, Persian and Urdu text using precise Kashida rules. It includes a Smart Placement Engine, automatic Tashkeel handling, and advanced controls such as a Balanced Distribution slider and Smart Apply (Alt+Click) that work across After Effects, Illustrator and Photoshop. Version 1.0.2 adds Persian and Urdu language modes, the Balanced Distribution slider, and fixes three freeze bugs related to null slider reads. The plugin supports the 2022 through 2026 releases of After Effects, Illustrator and Photoshop. It is listed as free in this catalog.

Features

• Smart Placement Engine for automatic Kashida placement
• Automatic Tashkeel handling
• Advanced controls and customization for fine-tuning
• Balanced Distribution (Lines) slider that adjusts text flow toward a set number of lines where possible
• Smart Apply via Alt+Click across After Effects, Illustrator and Photoshop
• Persian and Urdu language modes with rule overrides
• Compatible with After Effects, Illustrator and Photoshop 2022 through 2026

Best for

Typographers and designers working with Arabic, Kurdish, Persian or Urdu text who need automated Kashida placement in After Effects, Illustrator or Photoshop.