About aw-Autosaver

aw-Autosaver from MotionLand replaces After Effects’ default auto‑save with a panel that creates versioned .aep backups. Backups can be saved automatically or manually to any folder, and users may choose to store only a project copy when a full backup is unnecessary. The interface shows the current number of saved versions and lets users set a custom auto‑save interval and maximum version count. Holding Alt while clicking adds a comment to a version; single‑click buttons open the project folder or the versions folder. Additional features include saving a project copy in its own folder and an automatic backup of the versions folder, with a customizable UI. Version 2.1 fixed a licensing framework issue. Compatibility spans After Effects CS6 through the 2025 release. The catalog lists the plugin as free, but licensing terms may be updated by the developer.

Features

• Automatic or manual .aep backups saved to any location
• Option to save only the project copy
• Alt+Click to add a comment to a version, with version-count monitoring
• Customizable auto save interval and number of versions
• One-click buttons to open the project’s folder or the versions folder
• Project copy saved in an individual folder, plus auto backup of the versions folder
• Customizable UI

Best for

After Effects users who need more granular control over project backups, version tracking, and storage locations than the native auto‑save provides.