Motion Extractor is a free plugin from Pixel Sorter Studio for After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Media Encoder that isolates and displays only the motion present in a video clip.
Developed by Pixel Sorter Studio.
About Motion Extractor
Motion Extractor is a plugin for Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Media Encoder that isolates movement within footage, showing only the motion while the rest of the image appears static. The tool supports Adobe releases from 2022 through 2026 for each of the three applications. Version 1.0.0 was released on July 15, 2024 as the initial launch. A demonstration video is available on YouTube. The plugin is listed in the aescripts library at rank 14 and is offered as a free download, though licensing terms should be verified on the developer’s page.
Features
- Reveals only the movement in a shot, isolating motion in footage that looks still
- Runs in After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Adobe Media Encoder
- Compatible across the 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 Adobe versions
- Demo video available on YouTube
Best for
Editors using After Effects, Premiere Pro, or Media Encoder who need to extract and highlight motion from video clips.
Frequently asked questions
Does Motion Extractor work with After Effects 2026?
Yes. Motion Extractor supports After Effects versions 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026, so it works with After Effects 2026.
Does Motion Extractor run in Premiere Pro or only After Effects?
No. The plugin runs in both Premiere Pro and After Effects, as well as Adobe Media Encoder, for the supported 2022–2026 releases of each application.
Is Motion Extractor free?
The catalog lists Motion Extractor as a free download. Users should check the developer’s page for any licensing conditions that may apply.
What version of Motion Extractor is available and when was it released?
The available version is 1.0.0, which was first released on July 15, 2024.
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