Carousel XPress is a free After Effects script that builds a carousel with a single click, offering five layout types—Linear, Circular 2D, Circular 3D, Exponential, and Path—across versions from CS6 through the 2026 release.
Developed by Tilles Motion.

About Carousel XPress
Carousel XPress, developed by Tilles Motion, creates a carousel inside After Effects with one click. It supports five carousel types: Linear, Circular 2D, Circular 3D, Exponential, and Path. The script runs on a wide range of After Effects versions, from CS6 through the 2026 release, including all CC and version 2020‑2026 builds. Its interface includes a Randomize Offsets window and an About/Settings dialog that adds a close button for Mac systems where the standard button may be hidden. Version 1.0.4, released in November 2025, updated the license framework, fixed online activation issues, corrected a Randomize Offsets window bug, and added the Mac close button. A demo video is provided on the developer’s site.
Features
- Creates a carousel inside After Effects with one click
- Five carousel types: Linear, Circular 2D, Circular 3D, Exponential and Path
- Randomize Offsets window
- About/Settings dialog with a close button for Macs where the standard button may not show
- Compatibility spanning After Effects CS6 through the 2026 release
Best for
Creating carousel layouts inside After Effects with a choice of linear, circular 2D, circular 3D, exponential, or path arrangements.
Frequently asked questions
Does Carousel XPress work with After Effects CS6 and the latest 2026 release?
Yes. Carousel XPress lists compatibility from After Effects CS6 through the 2026 release, covering all intermediate CC and version 2020‑2026 builds.
What carousel types can Carousel XPress create?
The script can generate five carousel types: Linear, Circular 2D, Circular 3D, Exponential, and Path.
Is Carousel XPress free?
The catalog marks Carousel XPress as free, but the developer may require online activation or a license; check the developer’s page for current terms.
What changed in the latest Carousel XPress update?
Version 1.0.4 (Nov 19 2025) introduced an updated license framework, fixed online activation errors, repaired a Randomize Offsets window bug, and added a Mac‑specific close button to the About/Settings dialog.
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