CandleCharts AE generates candlestick, line, and volume charts in After Effects from a user‑provided .csv file, offering handle‑based resizing, default animations, labeling, outlines, and a trial mode limited to five intervals.
Developed by Kyler Alford.
About CandleCharts AE
CandleCharts AE is an After Effects plugin that creates financial charts from a supplied .csv file. It can produce filled candlestick charts, line charts based on closing prices, and volume charts, all with customizable visuals. A handle‑based system lets you resize and animate charts, while default animations are included for each chart type. Horizontal price labels, vertical date labels, chart outlines, and scaling grids provide layout flexibility, and a comment‑driven tagging system enables quick element selection. The plugin includes a trial mode that generates charts with up to five intervals, and csv data can be updated after a chart is built. CandleCharts AE is compatible with After Effects 2024, 2025, and 2026. Version 1.0.0 was released in March 2026.
Features
- Filled candlestick, line (from closing price), and volume charts generated from a user-provided .csv file
- Handle-based system for resizing and animating charts
- Default animations for candlestick, line, and volume charts
- Horizontal price labels and vertical date labels
- Chart outlines and scaling grids
- Comment-driven tagging system for quick element selection
- Trial mode that generates charts with up to five intervals
Best for
Creating animated candlestick, line, and volume charts from CSV data directly inside After Effects.
Frequently asked questions
Which After Effects versions does CandleCharts AE support?
CandleCharts AE is compatible with After Effects 2024, 2025, and 2026.
How does CandleCharts AE get its chart data?
The plugin reads chart data from a CSV file you provide; it uses that data to build candlestick, line, and volume charts and can update the charts if the CSV is changed.
What does CandleCharts AE’s trial mode allow?
Trial mode allows generating charts with up to five intervals, letting you test all three chart types and their labeling and styling features on a limited dataset.
Is CandleCharts AE free?
The catalog lists CandleCharts AE as free, but the pricing and licensing terms may change; check the developer’s page for the current status.
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