Fade Up RTL animates multi-line text in After Effects one character or word at a time, creating a fade‑up effect for both right‑to‑left and left‑to‑right directions, with paragraph text support.
Developed by Sam Mageram.

About Fade Up RTL
Fade Up RTL is a text animation plugin for After Effects that reveals multi-line text sequentially by character, word, or line. It provides adjustable IN and OUT transition timing, smoothness controls, and the option to define animation duration either by time or speed. The plugin supports both right‑to‑left (RTL) and left‑to‑right (LTR) text directions and works with paragraph text layers. Users select one or more text layers, set the desired unit type, smoothness, and transition times, then apply the animation with the IN, OUT, and Update controls. Version 1.52 is compatible with After Effects 2022, 2021, 2020, CC 2019, and CC 2018.
Features
- Animation based on characters, words, or lines
- Adjustable IN and OUT transition timing
- Text animation set either in time or in speed
- Control over the smoothness of fade transitions
- Support for both RTL and LTR text directions
- Paragraph text support
- Workflow of selecting layers, setting parameters, and clicking Update
Best for
Creating fade‑up animations for multi-line text in After Effects, especially when working with RTL languages or paragraph text.
Frequently asked questions
Does Fade Up RTL work with After Effects 2022?
Yes. Fade Up RTL is listed as compatible with After Effects 2022, as well as versions 2021, 2020, CC 2019, and CC 2018.
Does Fade Up RTL support right-to-left text?
Yes. The plugin explicitly supports both right‑to‑left (RTL) and left‑to‑right (LTR) text directions.
Can Fade Up RTL animate paragraph text?
Yes. Paragraph text layers can be animated with Fade Up RTL using the same character, word, or line settings.
Is Fade Up RTL free?
The catalog lists Fade Up RTL as free. Verify the current licensing on the developer’s page for any changes.
How do I create an animation with Fade Up RTL?
To animate text, select the desired text layer(s), choose whether to animate by character, word, or line, set smoothness and IN/OUT transition times, click the IN and OUT buttons, adjust parameters as needed, and press Update to apply the animation.
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