Animated TextBlock is a free After Effects plugin that creates fixed-width text blocks, animates tracking, alignment and vertical anchor point, and handles formatted text with color sizing, reducing manual alignment effort in complex text compositions.
Developed by Froggy Team.
About Animated TextBlock
Animated TextBlock is an After Effects plugin that generates animated text using fixed-width layouts, removing the manual effort of aligning elements in complex compositions. Its controls scale text to fit a defined block width and animate tracking, alignment, and the vertical anchor point. The plugin supports formatted text and provides a setting where color varies based on size, all managed through pseudo‑effect controls. Text transformations cannot be baked; the TextDocument object only reports the first character, and per‑character properties are unavailable via the ExtendScript API. Compatibility spans After Effects CS6 through the 2025 release, covering CC versions from 2014 onward and yearly builds up to 2025. The catalog entry was last updated on January 10, 2025, and includes a demo video.
Features
- Scales text to fit the text block width
- Animates tracking
- Animates alignment
- Animates the vertical anchor point
- Supports formatted text
- Color that depends on size
- Pseudo effect controls
Best for
Building animated text with fixed-width layouts and keeping complex text compositions aligned in After Effects.
Frequently asked questions
What After Effects versions does Animated TextBlock support?
Animated TextBlock supports After Effects versions from CS6 through the 2025 release, including CC 2014, CC 2015, CC 2015.3, CC 2017, CC 2018, CC 2019, and the yearly builds from 2020 to 2025.
Can Animated TextBlock bake its text transformations?
No, Animated TextBlock cannot bake its text transformations; the plugin’s animated tracking, alignment, and anchor‑point changes remain tied to its own controls.
Is Animated TextBlock free?
Yes, the catalog lists Animated TextBlock as free, though licensing terms may change, so checking the developer’s page for current details is advised.
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