AEJuice Bake Expressions is a free After Effects script that converts expressions to keyframes with a single click and can restore the original expressions, supporting batch processing at various project scopes.
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Developed by AEJuice.
About AEJuice Bake Expressions
AEJuice Bake Expressions is a script for Adobe After Effects that converts expressions into keyframes in one click. The developer notes that baking can improve render performance because the properties are reduced to static keyframes. An unbake option reinstates the original expressions with a single click, allowing reversible workflow changes. The script can operate on the entire project, selected compositions, the active composition, selected layers, or individual properties, providing flexible batch processing. Compatibility includes After Effects CC 2015, CC 2017, CC 2018, CC 2019, CC 2020, CC 2021, CC 2022, and higher. The last update was in October 2023, and a demo video is available for preview.
Features
- One-click conversion of expressions into keyframes
- Baking that the developer notes should speed up your render
- One-click unbake to restore all expressions
- Batch processing across the entire project, selected comps, active comp, selected layers, or properties
- Compatible with After Effects CC 2015 through CC 2022 or higher
Best for
After Effects users who need to convert expressions to keyframes for faster rendering and later restore the expressions for further editing.
Frequently asked questions
Which After Effects versions does AEJuice Bake Expressions support?
AEJuice Bake Expressions supports Adobe After Effects CC 2015 through CC 2022 and later releases.
How does baking expressions in AEJuice Bake Expressions affect render times?
Baking replaces live expressions with static keyframes, which the developer indicates can speed up render times by reducing computational load.
Can I undo baking with AEJuice Bake Expressions?
Yes. The script includes an unbake function that restores all baked expressions in a single click.
What parts of a project can AEJuice Bake Expressions process at once?
The script can process the entire project, selected comps, the active comp, selected layers, or individual properties, allowing you to choose the scope that fits your needs.
Is AEJuice Bake Expressions free?
The catalog lists AEJuice Bake Expressions as free, but licensing terms may change, so verify the current status on the developer’s page before downloading.
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