Circle Slicer is a free After Effects plugin that slices layered content into a circular shape within a square (1:1) composition, featuring a button-driven interface and an optional Make by shape controller.
Developed by ALINCO.

About Circle Slicer
Circle Slicer is a circular slicing plug-in for Adobe After Effects, developed by ALINCO. It operates on compositions set to a 1:1 aspect ratio: users create a square composition, place the desired layers inside, and press a button to generate a circular slice. The Make by shape option adds a controller for further adjustment. The plug-in is listed as free and is at version 1.6, released February 24, 2025. It supports After Effects 2024, 2023, and 2022. Earlier releases tracked those After Effects versions, with the latest update described as a bug‑fix. Circle Slicer is part of the aescripts library.
Features
- Circular slicing tool for After Effects
- Works from compositions set to a 1:1 aspect ratio
- Place the content you want to slice inside the composition
- Button-driven operation
- Make by shape option that includes a controller
- Supports After Effects 2024, 2023 and 2022
Best for
After Effects users who need to create circular slices of content within a square composition.
Frequently asked questions
Which After Effects versions does Circle Slicer support?
Circle Slicer supports After Effects 2024, 2023, and 2022.
Does Circle Slicer require a 1:1 composition?
Yes. The plug‑in requires the composition to be set to a 1:1 aspect ratio before slicing.
Is Circle Slicer free?
The listing describes Circle Slicer as free, but users should verify current licensing on the developer’s page.
What changed in Circle Slicer 1.6?
Version 1.6, released on February 24, 2025, is described as a bug‑fix update; earlier updates aligned with After Effects 2023 (V24) and 2022 (V23).
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