Roll It is a free After Effects script that rolls static shapes or masks with precise edge detection, handling highly complex and compound geometry. It does not support animated shapes and works across many After Effects releases from CS4 through 2026.
Developed by Rendertom.
About Roll It
Roll It, developed by Rendertom, is a script for After Effects that rolls any static shape or mask using precise edge detection. It accommodates highly complex and compound shapes and supports both shape and mask layers. Animated shapes are not supported due to intensive trigonometric calculations that could affect performance. Compatibility spans a wide range of After Effects versions, from CS4 up to the 2026 release. The current version is 1.3.2, released on October 12, 2025, and the script is listed as free in this catalog. For licensing details, refer to the developer’s page on aescripts.
Features
- Precise edge detection
- Handles highly complex shapes
- Works with compound shapes
- Supports both shapes and masks
- Does not work with animated shapes, due to the high level of trigonometric calculations inside its expressions
Best for
Motion designers who need to roll static shapes or masks in After Effects, especially when working with complex or compound geometry.
Frequently asked questions
Does Roll It work with animated shapes?
No. Roll It does not work with animated shapes because the required trigonometric calculations would significantly impact system performance.
What After Effects versions does Roll It support?
Roll It supports After Effects releases from CS4, CS5, CS5.5, CS6, CC through CC 2014, CC 2015, CC 2017, CC 2018, CC 2019, and the 2020‑2026 versions.
Is Roll It free?
Yes. The script is listed as free in this catalog, though users should review the developer’s page for any licensing conditions.
Does Roll It work with masks as well as shapes?
Yes. Roll It supports both shapes and masks, allowing the rolling effect to be applied to either layer type.
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