Responsive Tools is a free After Effects plugin that enables adaptive layouts by offering four auto‑adapting text modes, anchor point locking at nine positions, and layer locking to eight composition points, all without creating extra layers or altering existing animation.
Developed by Pixcode.
About Responsive Tools
Responsive Tools is a toolkit for After Effects that helps objects and compositions become adaptive and responsive. It provides four modes—Comp, Layer, Target, and Size—to auto‑adapt text layers. The plugin can lock a layer’s anchor point at nine predefined positions and lock layers to eight points of the composition. Both features operate without adding extra layers or affecting existing animation. Compatible with After Effects versions 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, and CC 2019, the tool has remained at version 1.0 since its initial release on May 26, 2022. A demo video is available, and licensing details should be verified on the developer’s page before download.
Features
- Four modes for auto-adapting text layers: Comp, Layer, Target, and Size
- Anchor point locking at 9 points
- Layer locking to 8 points of the composition to make it responsive
- Works without creating extra layers
- Works without affecting existing animation
Best for
After Effects artists who need responsive layouts and want to modify layers without increasing layer count or disrupting existing animations.
Frequently asked questions
Does Responsive Tools work with After Effects 2025?
Yes. Responsive Tools lists compatibility with After Effects 2025, as well as 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, and CC 2019.
Does Responsive Tools add extra layers to my composition?
No. The plugin is designed to perform its functions without creating additional layers in the composition.
Is Responsive Tools free to use?
The catalog lists the plugin as free, but users should confirm current licensing terms on the developer’s page before downloading.
What modes does Responsive Tools offer for adapting text layers?
It offers four text‑adapting modes: Comp, Layer, Target, and Size.
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