Depth Scanner Lite is a free AI‑based After Effects plugin from Blace Plugins that automatically estimates depth and generates depth maps from video, using the Depth Anything v2 engine and supporting After Effects 2025, 2024, and 2023.
Developed by Blace Plugins.
About Depth Scanner Lite
Depth Scanner Lite is an artificial‑intelligence plugin for After Effects that automatically estimates depth and creates depth maps from video footage. Built by Blace Plugins and powered by blace.ai, it now runs on the Depth Anything v2 model. The generated maps can be used for effects such as fog, depth‑based colour grading, and transitions. Recent updates improve stability, adding clearer out‑of‑memory reporting, a crash fix for very long renders, and a Stop Processing button to cancel long computations. A CUDA Memory Sharing option accelerates rendering for resolutions above 4K. The plugin is compatible with After Effects 2025, 2024, and 2023, and a paid upgrade to Depth Scanner 2 is available for additional features.
Features
- Creates depth maps from video
- AI-based automatic depth estimation, now using Depth Anything v2
- Depth maps for effects like fog, depth-based grading or transitions
- Stop Processing button to cancel long-running computations immediately
- CUDA Memory Sharing option to accelerate rendering of resolutions above 4k
- Upgrade to Depth Scanner 2 available at any time
Best for
After Effects artists who need to generate depth maps from video for effects like fog, depth‑based grading, or transitions.
Frequently asked questions
Which After Effects versions does Depth Scanner Lite support?
Depth Scanner Lite is compatible with After Effects 2025, 2024, and 2023.
Does Depth Scanner Lite use CUDA for large renders?
Yes. The plugin includes a CUDA Memory Sharing option that speeds up rendering of resolutions above 4 K on CUDA‑enabled hardware.
Is Depth Scanner Lite free?
The catalog lists Depth Scanner Lite as free, though licensing terms may change; check the developer’s page for the latest details.
How does Depth Scanner Lite create depth maps?
Depth Scanner Lite generates depth maps by applying an AI model (Depth Anything v2) to video frames, producing maps that can drive effects within After Effects.
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