After Keying is a free green‑screen compositing plug‑in for Adobe After Effects that restores lost hair and fine details with its Refine Details tool and blends objects into scenes using a one‑click Atmosphere feature.
Developed by Nataworkstudio.

About After Keying
After Keying, developed by Nataworkstudio, is a plug‑in for Adobe After Effects that focuses on common challenges in green‑screen compositing. Its Refine Details tool restores hair and other fine edges that are often lost during keying, while the Atmosphere tool lets users integrate any object into a scene with a single click. The plug‑in works directly inside After Effects, eliminating the need for external cleanup tools. Compatibility spans a wide range of releases, from CS6 and the various Creative Cloud versions (including CC 2014 through 2019) up to the yearly builds through 2026. Version 4.1.0 was last updated on March 10, 2026, and a demo video is available online for preview before installation. An online activation step is required for licensing.
Features
- Refine Details feature restores hair or other details cut out during keying
- Atmosphere feature integrates any object into a scene in one click
- Built for green screen compositing inside After Effects
- Compatible with After Effects releases from CS6 through 2026
- Includes an online activation step for licensing
Best for
Green‑screen compositing in After Effects, especially when you need to recover hair or fine details and quickly blend objects into a scene.
Frequently asked questions
What After Effects versions does After Keying support?
After Keying supports Adobe After Effects releases from CS6 through the Creative Cloud versions (including CC 2014, CC 2015, CC 2015.3, CC 2017, CC 2018, CC 2019) and the yearly builds from 2020 up to 2026.
Is After Keying free to use?
The catalog lists After Keying as free, but the plug‑in requires an online activation step, so users should review the current licensing terms on the developer’s site.
What does the Refine Details feature in After Keying do?
The Refine Details feature restores hair and other fine details that are often lost when pulling a green‑screen key, helping to preserve strands and edge information in the final composite.
Is there a demo video for After Keying?
A demo video for After Keying is available online, allowing users to view the plug‑in’s capabilities before downloading and installing it.
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