Duplicate & Rename is a free After Effects plugin from Poly Artboard that streamlines duplicating and renaming layers, offering searchable rename terms, position adjustments, flipping, and label color selection.
Developed by Poly Artboard.
About Duplicate & Rename
Duplicate & Rename is a plugin for Adobe After Effects developed by Poly Artboard. It consolidates layer duplication and renaming into a single workflow, allowing users to define search and replacement strings for naming, adjust the position of duplicated layers, flip them, and assign label colors. The tool supports After Effects versions 2020 through 2025. Version 1.0 was released on February 9, 2024. A demo video is provided for previewing the plugin’s functionality before installation.
Features
- Search and replacement terms for renaming duplicated layers
- Layer position adjustment
- Layer flipping
- Choice of various label colors
- Compatible with After Effects 2020 through 2025
Best for
After Effects users who need to duplicate and rename layers frequently and want integrated controls for naming, positioning, flipping, and labeling.
Frequently asked questions
Does Duplicate & Rename work with After Effects 2025?
Yes. Duplicate & Rename is compatible with After Effects 2025 as well as versions 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020.
Is Duplicate & Rename free to use?
The plugin is listed as free, but pricing and licensing terms may change; verify current conditions on the developer’s page.
What can I customize when duplicating layers with Duplicate & Rename?
You can set search and replacement terms for renaming, adjust layer position, flip the layer, and choose from a range of label colors.
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