Label Maker is a free After Effects plugin that analyses selected layers’ pixels and automatically assigns matching label colours, supporting a wide range of After Effects versions and native Apple Silicon.
Developed by Plugin Everything.
About Label Maker
Label Maker is an After Effects plugin from Plugin Everything that analyses the pixels of selected layers and automatically sets each layer’s label colour to match. It operates on any layers you choose within your composition. The plugin is compatible with After Effects releases from CC 2014 through the 2025 version, including CC 2015, CC 2015.3, CC 2017, CC 2018, CC 2019, and the annual 2020‑2024 builds. Version 1.0.1 introduced a universal binary for native Apple Silicon (M1+) support, and version 1.0.2 fixed bugs affecting layers outside composition bounds and camera or light layer selections. First released in 2019, it is listed as free and includes a demo video on the developer’s aescripts page.
Features
- Analyses the pixels of your selected layers
- Automatically sets each layer’s label colour to match
- Universal binary with native Apple Silicon (M1+) support
- Fixes for layers outside composition bounds and camera or light layer selections (1.0.2)
- Compatible with After Effects CC 2014 through the 2025 version
Best for
After Effects users who want layer label colours generated automatically from the content of their selected layers.
Frequently asked questions
Which After Effects versions does Label Maker support?
Label Maker supports After Effects versions from CC 2014 through the 2025 release, covering CC 2015, CC 2015.3, CC 2017, CC 2018, CC 2019, and the annual 2020‑2024 versions.
Does Label Maker run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes, the plugin is distributed as a universal binary with native Apple Silicon (M1+) support introduced in version 1.0.1.
Is Label Maker free?
The catalog lists Label Maker as free, though users should verify current licensing on the developer’s aescripts page.
Is there a demo video for Label Maker?
A demo video for Label Maker is available via the developer’s page on aescripts.
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