Connect Layers PRO is a Motion Boutique plug-in for After Effects that creates dynamic vector lines between layers with a single click, providing chains, branching trees, triangulation, and complex data webs.
Developed by Motion Boutique.
About Connect Layers PRO
Connect Layers PRO is a plug-in from Motion Boutique that draws dynamic vector lines between layers in After Effects with a single click. It can generate chains, branching trees, triangulation, and complex data webs directly from your composition. Styles, curviness, and dynamic motion are adjustable through the native interface, and the plug-in includes a Dynamic Verlet option and a Step connection with a direction‑flip feature. It runs as a native Apple Silicon plug-in. The current version is 1.3.4 and it is compatible with After Effects CC 2018, CC 2019, and the 2020 through 2026 releases.
Features
- Connects layers with dynamic vector lines in a single click
- Generates chains, branching trees, triangulation, and complex data webs
- Adjustable styles, curviness, and dynamic motion on the fly
- Native plug-in interface
- Apple Silicon native
- Dynamic Verlet option
- Step connection with a direction-flip option
Best for
Creating editable vector connections between After Effects layers for chains, branching structures, triangulation, and complex data webs.
Frequently asked questions
Which After Effects versions does Connect Layers PRO support?
Connect Layers PRO supports After Effects CC 2018, CC 2019, and all versions from 2020 through 2026.
Does Connect Layers PRO run natively on Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes, Connect Layers PRO is compiled as an Apple Silicon native plug‑in for Macs using Apple’s ARM processors.
Is Connect Layers PRO free?
The catalog lists Connect Layers PRO as free, but licensing terms may change; check the developer’s page for the latest information.
What was fixed in the Connect Layers PRO 1.3.4 update?
Version 1.3.4 fixed a bug in the Dynamic Verlet option that was present in the previous release.
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