TypePlay is a wave‑based animation plugin for After Effects that adds wave‑driven motion to any text or layer property, offering dozens of wave types, easing modes, direction controls, master‑linked controllers, a live preview, and a preset system.
Developed by Othman Ahmed.
About TypePlay
TypePlay is an animation engine for After Effects that applies wave‑driven motion to any text or layer property. It includes dozens of wave types, multiple easing modes, and direction controls. The plugin provides individual controllers with master linking, a live interactive preview, and a full preset system for saving, loading, and managing animation setups. Compatibility covers After Effects 2023 through 2026. Version 1.0.2, released on June 16, 2026, fixed several macOS issues related to controller creation, blend easing, and preset storage, and added fallback paths for preset files when the Documents folder is not writable.
Features
- Wave-driven motion applied to any text or layer property
- Dozens of wave types
- Easing modes and direction controls
- Individual controllers with master linking
- Live interactive preview
- Preset system to save, load, and manage animation setups
Best for
After Effects artists who need to animate text or other layer properties with wave‑based motion.
Frequently asked questions
Does TypePlay work with After Effects 2024?
Yes. TypePlay is compatible with After Effects 2024, as it supports versions 2023 through 2026.
Can TypePlay animate properties other than text?
Yes. The plugin can animate any layer property, not just text, using its wave‑driven motion engine.
Is TypePlay free to use?
The catalog lists TypePlay as free, but pricing and licensing may change; verify the current terms on the developer’s page before use.
What did the TypePlay 1.0.2 update change?
Version 1.0.2 fixed macOS controller and expression issues, corrected blend easing for Wave Blend, resolved preset‑saving problems, added fallback preset storage paths, and fixed preview reset and preset load bugs.
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