AE Spell Checker is a free After Effects extension that scans text layers and nested precomps for possible misspellings, suggests corrections, and supports a custom dictionary with English US and UK‑strict options.
Developed by Midnight Snacks.
About AE Spell Checker
AE Spell Checker adds spell‑checking directly inside After Effects. It examines text layers across a composition, including all nested precomps, highlights likely misspellings, and provides suggested replacements. Users can navigate flagged words via a highlight‑and‑navigate feature and apply corrections individually. The extension includes a custom dictionary and language choices for English (US) and English (UK‑strict). It runs on both Windows and macOS and is compatible with After Effects 2026, 2025, 2024, and 2023. Version 1.1.0 expanded scanning to nested precomps in the active composition and added a button to scan multiple selected comps from the Project panel.
Features
- Spell check directly inside After Effects
- Scans all nested precomps
- Suggestions for misspelled words
- Custom dictionary support
- Highlight and navigate to find and fix misspelled words
- Works on both PC and Mac
- Language options for English (US) and English (UK-strict)
Best for
After Effects professionals who need to ensure text accuracy across complex projects without manually checking each layer.
Frequently asked questions
Does AE Spell Checker work with After Effects 2026?
Yes. AE Spell Checker is compatible with After Effects 2026, as well as the 2025, 2024, and 2023 releases.
Does AE Spell Checker run on both Windows and Mac?
It works on both Windows PCs and macOS computers, running as an extension inside After Effects on either platform.
What did the AE Spell Checker 1.1.0 update change?
Version 1.1.0 added the ability for the Scan Active Comp button to include all nested precomps and introduced a Scan Selected Comps button that scans multiple comps selected in the Project panel.
Is AE Spell Checker free?
The catalog lists AE Spell Checker as free, but licensing terms may change, so users should verify the current terms on the developer’s page before downloading.
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