Bleed is a MotionCodes After Effects plugin that adds a looping, keyframe‑free bleeding effect to text or objects, with controls for drip density, pressure, color and adjustable sound effects. It is listed as free.
Developed by MotionCodes.
About Bleed
Bleed is an After Effects plugin from MotionCodes that creates a bloody dripping effect for text or images. The effect is generated without creating keyframes and can loop for any duration. Users can adjust drip density, pressure, coloring and other parameters, as well as controllable sound effects that respond to the speed of the drip. The plugin supports After Effects 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, CC 2019, CC 2018, and CC 2017. Version 1.6.0 was released on October 31, 2024 and includes bug fixes and sound‑effect improvements. Bleed is listed as free in this catalog, though licensing terms should be confirmed on the developer’s site.
Features
- Creates bloody bleeding effects for text or images
- Runs without creating any keyframes
- Loops the animation at any duration
- Customizable settings to change your results and give you maximum control
- Controls for the density and pressure of dripping, plus coloring and more
- Controllable SFX that changes based on the speed of the blood dripping
Best for
After Effects artists who need a flexible, keyframe‑free bleeding effect that can loop indefinitely and includes customizable visual and audio settings.
Frequently asked questions
Does Bleed work with After Effects 2026?
Yes. Bleed supports After Effects 2026 and also works with versions 2025 through 2020, as well as CC 2019, CC 2018, and CC 2017.
Does Bleed create keyframes when you apply the effect?
No. The plugin generates the bleeding animation without creating any keyframes, allowing the effect to loop freely.
Does Bleed include sound effects?
Yes. Bleed includes adjustable sound effects that change based on the speed of the dripping, with fixes to the audio in version 1.6.0.
Is Bleed free?
The catalog lists Bleed as free, but licensing terms may change, so users should verify the current status on the developer’s page.
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