Normal Mapper creates normal maps inside After Effects, supports Multi‑Frame Rendering, runs natively on Apple Silicon, and is listed as free. It works with After Effects versions from CS6 through the 2025 release.
Developed by BGRA Entertainment.
About Normal Mapper
Normal Mapper is a normal‑map generator plugin for Adobe After Effects developed by BGRA Entertainment. Version 1.4 adds Multi‑Frame Rendering support and resolves a crash specific to After Effects 2025. The plugin gained native Apple Silicon (M1) support in version 1.3 and earlier addressed macOS notarization problems. Its strength parameter now uses a 0‑to‑100 scale. Compatibility spans a broad range, covering After Effects CS6, all CC releases, and the 2020‑2025 versions. The catalog lists the plugin as free, though licensing details are maintained on the developer’s site.
Features
- Normal maps generator for After Effects
- Multi-Frame Rendering support
- Native Apple Silicon (M1) support
- Strength parameter with a 0 to 100 range
- Crash fix for After Effects 2025
- Compatible from CS6 through After Effects 2025
Best for
After Effects users who need to generate normal maps directly within their projects.
Frequently asked questions
Does Normal Mapper work with After Effects 2025?
Yes. Normal Mapper is compatible with After Effects 2025, and version 1.4 includes a specific fix for a crash that occurred in that release.
Does Normal Mapper run natively on Apple Silicon?
Yes. Native Apple Silicon support was introduced in version 1.3, so versions 1.3 and later run on M1 and later Apple Silicon Macs without emulation.
Is Normal Mapper free to use?
The catalog lists Normal Mapper as free, but the developer’s page should be consulted for any current licensing terms.
What older After Effects versions does Normal Mapper support?
Normal Mapper supports a wide range of older versions, including After Effects CS6, all CC releases (CC, CC 2014, CC 2015, CC 2015.3, CC 2017, CC 2018, CC 2019) and the 2020‑2025 versions.
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