CI Move Anchor is a free After Effects script that lets you reposition a layer’s anchor point anywhere while preserving its existing animation path, with version 2.0 adding 3D layer and separated‑coordinate support.
Developed by Creative Impatience.
About CI Move Anchor
CI Move Anchor is a script from Creative Impatience for Adobe After Effects that moves a layer’s anchor point without altering the animation path. The panel offers a Save button, lets you place the anchor with the Pan Behind tool, and then apply the change with a Move button. Version 2.0 introduces support for 3D layers and separated coordinates. The script is compatible with a broad range of After Effects releases, from CS5 and CS5.5 through CS6, the CC series, and yearly builds up to After Effects 2026. It is listed as free, and a demo video is provided on the developer’s page.
Features
- Repositions a layer’s anchor point wherever you want while retaining the animation path
- Save button on the script panel
- Move the anchor point anywhere using the Pan Behind tool
- Move button on the script panel
- Support for 3D layers, added in version 2.0
- Support for separated coordinates, added in version 2.0
Best for
After Effects artists who need to relocate a layer’s anchor point while keeping existing motion intact.
Frequently asked questions
Which After Effects versions does CI Move Anchor support?
CI Move Anchor works with After Effects versions ranging from CS5, CS5.5, and CS6 through the CC series (CC, CC 2014, CC 2015, CC 2015.3, CC 2017, CC 2018, CC 2019) and the yearly releases up to After Effects 2026.
Does CI Move Anchor work with 3D layers?
Yes. Support for 3D layers was added in version 2.0, released on January 31 2026. Earlier versions did not handle 3D layers.
How do I reposition the anchor point with CI Move Anchor?
Use the script panel: press Save, move the anchor with the Pan Behind tool to the desired location, then press Move. The layer’s animation path remains unchanged.
Is CI Move Anchor free?
The script is listed as free, but pricing and licensing may change, so verify the current terms on the developer’s page before downloading.
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