pt_TextEdit 2 is a free After Effects script that searches, replaces, and edits text, fonts, colors, tracking, and leading across projects, including nested comps and missing‑font detection.
Developed by Paul Tuersley.
About pt_TextEdit 2
pt_TextEdit 2, created by Paul Tuersley, is a script for After Effects that enables project‑wide searching, replacing, and editing of text layers. It works with text content, fonts, colors, tracking, and leading, and can locate missing fonts on CC 2014.1 and later. The tool searches nested compositions and all text keyframes, offers case conversion, and presents color values as 8‑bit (0‑255), web hex, or decimal (0.0‑1.0). Results can be sorted by layer, font size, or color, and an auto‑reveal option helps locate text layers quickly. A maximum layer limit for auto‑apply reduces performance impact. Compatibility spans from After Effects CS4 through CS6, all CC releases, and the year‑based versions up to 2026, with specific features requiring certain minimum versions.
Features
- Search and replace text, fonts and colors across a project
- Find missing fonts (CC 2014.1 and later)
- Color search with values shown as 8-bit (0-255), web hex or decimal (0.0-1.0)
- Convert text to upper or lowercase
- Search nested comps and all text keyframes
- Edit tracking (CS5 and above) and leading
- Sort results by layer, font size and color
Best for
After Effects artists who need to locate and modify text, fonts, colors, tracking, or leading throughout an entire project.
Frequently asked questions
What After Effects versions does pt_TextEdit 2 support?
pt_TextEdit 2 supports After Effects versions from CS4, CS5, CS5.5, and CS6 through all CC releases and the year‑based versions 2020‑2026; missing‑font detection requires CC 2014.1 or later, and tracking edits require CS5 or newer.
Can pt_TextEdit 2 search and replace fonts?
Yes, the script can search for and replace fonts across a project; this capability was added in version 2.85.
Does pt_TextEdit 2 search inside nested comps?
Yes, pt_TextEdit 2 can search inside nested compositions, an option introduced in version 2.5.
How does pt_TextEdit 2 display color values?
Color values can be displayed as 8‑bit integers (0‑255), web‑hex strings, or decimal values ranging from 0.0 to 1.0.
Is pt_TextEdit 2 free?
The catalog lists pt_TextEdit 2 as free, but licensing terms may change; users should verify the current license on the developer’s page before downloading.
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