Track to New Null adds a one‑click panel to After Effects that bakes motion‑tracker data onto a new Null layer, optionally parented to the source layer. It supports AE Motion Tracker and Mocha AE on After Effects 24.0+ for Windows and macOS.
Developed by Vankul.
About Track to New Null
Track to New Null is a single‑button After Effects panel that transfers tracking data directly onto a newly created Null layer. The panel reads data from both AE Motion Tracker and Mocha AE, then parents the Null to the source layer unless the ‘Parent to layer’ toggle is disabled, producing a free Null. Version 1.1.0 introduces the toggle (on by default) and resolves a crash that occurred with long Mocha AE tracks. The plugin runs on After Effects 24.0 and later, covering the 2024, 2025 and 2026 releases on Windows and macOS. It is listed as free in the catalog, though licensing terms may change, so consult the developer’s page for current details.
Features
- One-button panel that runs directly in After Effects
- Bakes tracking data onto a brand-new Null layer
- Parents the resulting null to the source layer
- ‘Parent to layer’ toggle, on by default; turn it off to create a free null with no parent
- Reads tracking from both AE Motion Tracker and Mocha AE
- Compatible with After Effects 2024, 2025 and 2026 on Windows and macOS
Best for
After Effects artists who need to convert Motion Tracker or Mocha AE data into a parented or free Null layer with a single click.
Frequently asked questions
Does Track to New Null work with After Effects 2024, 2025 and 2026?
Yes. Track to New Null runs on After Effects 24.0 and later, which includes the 2024, 2025 and 2026 releases, on both Windows and macOS.
Does Track to New Null support Mocha AE tracks?
Yes. The panel reads tracking data from Mocha AE as well as AE Motion Tracker, and version 1.1.0 fixes a crash that occurred with long Mocha AE tracks.
Can Track to New Null create a null without a parent?
Yes. The ‘Parent to layer’ option, on by default, can be turned off to create a Null without a parent.
Is Track to New Null free?
The catalog lists Track to New Null as free, but licensing terms can change; check the developer’s page for the current price before downloading.
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