3D Extruder is a plugin for Adobe After Effects that creates high‑quality 3D extrusions. It runs on After Effects CS6 and later versions up through the 2020 release, with a later update noting support for After Effects 2021, and is listed as free in this catalog.
Developed by Ben Rollason.
About 3D Extruder
3D Extruder, developed by Ben Rollason, adds high‑quality 3D extrusion capabilities directly inside Adobe After Effects. The plugin is compatible with a broad range of After Effects releases, starting with CS6 and continuing through CC, CC 2014, CC 2015, CC 2015.3, CC 2017, CC 2018, CC 2019, and CC 2020, with the changelog indicating an update for After Effects 2021. It is presented as free in this catalog, though licensing details should be verified on the developer’s page. A demonstration video is available on YouTube, providing a visual overview of its features. Users seeking to create extrusion effects without leaving the After Effects environment will find this tool useful, especially those working with older versions of the software.
Features
- Creates high-quality 3D extrusions in After Effects
- Runs on a broad range of versions, from CS6 through After Effects 2020
- Updated for After Effects 2021 per the changelog
- Compatible with CS6 and above
- Demo video available on YouTube
- Listed as free in this catalog
Best for
After Effects users who need to produce high‑quality 3D extrusions, including those working with legacy installations as old as CS6.
Frequently asked questions
Which After Effects versions does 3D Extruder support?
3D Extruder supports After Effects CS6, CC, CC 2014, CC 2015, CC 2015.3, CC 2017, CC 2018, CC 2019, CC 2020, and a later update notes compatibility with After Effects 2021.
Does 3D Extruder work with After Effects CS6?
Yes, 3D Extruder works with After Effects CS6; CS6 compatibility was added and is listed among the supported versions.
Is 3D Extruder free to use?
The catalog lists 3D Extruder as free, but users should check the developer’s page for current licensing terms.
Is there a demo video for 3D Extruder?
A demo video for 3D Extruder is available on YouTube and is linked from the plugin’s listing.
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