Stacker is a free After Effects script that arranges layers to the bottom, top, left, or right, with alignment, fixed start position, scale support, and parent‑related options, and can save/load settings across PCs and Macs.
Developed by KiwiVFX.
About Stacker
Stacker is a layer‑management script for After Effects developed by KiwiVFX. It can move selected layers to the bottom, top, left, or right of the composition and offers alignment controls, a fixed starting position, and keyframe handling. Version 1.3.5 adds scale support, options to ignore a parent layer’s rotation and to connect to a parent layer’s opacity, as well as an anchor‑point setting for fixed X and Y positions and a reset function. Settings are automatically saved and can be exported and imported between computers, including between Windows and macOS. The script works with After Effects versions from CS3 through the 2024 release. A demo video demonstrates its workflow, and the tool can be tried at no cost.
Features
- Organizes layers to the bottom, top, left, or right sides
- Layer alignment, fixed starting position, and keyframe options
- Scale support, plus Ignore Parent’s Rotation and Connect to Parent’s Opacity
- Anchor point option for fixed X and Y positions
- Auto-saved settings with save, load, and reset functionality
- Save and load settings between computers, including PC and Mac
- Sort Compositions with lighter sorting
Best for
After Effects artists who need to organize and align layers quickly across multiple compositions.
Frequently asked questions
Which After Effects versions does Stacker support?
Stacker supports After Effects versions from CS3 through the 2024 release, including CS4, CS5, CS5.5, CS6, CC 2014, CC 2015, CC 2015.3, CC 2017, CC 2018, CC 2019, and the 2020‑2024 yearly releases.
Can I move Stacker settings between computers?
Yes. Stacker includes save and load options that let you transfer its configuration files between computers, supporting both Windows and macOS environments.
Is Stacker free?
Stacker is listed as free in the catalog and can be downloaded and used without charge; licensing details are provided on the developer’s page.
What did the Stacker 1.3.5 update change?
The 1.3.5 update added an initiate script with a progress bar, new layout, scale support, options to ignore parent rotation and connect to parent opacity, an anchor‑point fix for X/Y positions, reset functionality, and replaced the Organize checkbox with a “Move Layers to the Top” option.
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