ContrastUP is a free plugin from vimager that enhances contrast in After Effects and Premiere Pro, offering independent control of shadows, midtones, and highlights, with support for versions 2020‑2025, Multi‑Frame Rendering, CPU fallback, and Apple Silicon.
Developed by vimager.
About ContrastUP
ContrastUP is a contrast‑adjustment plugin for Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro, developed by vimager. It provides separate sliders for shadows, midtones, and highlights, allowing precise tonal control. The plugin is compatible with After Effects and Premiere Pro versions from 2020 through 2025. It supports Multi‑Frame Rendering and includes a CPU processing fallback when a GPU is not detected. Apple Silicon Macs are supported, and a histogram slider visualizes tonal changes. Version 2.3.1 was released in November 2022 and addresses an Apple Silicon loading issue. The tool focuses on contrast rather than offering a full color‑grading suite.
Features
- Image contrast enhancement
- Separate adjustment of shadows, midtones and highlights
- Multi-Frame Rendering support
- CPU processing fallback when GPU cards are not detected correctly
- Apple Silicon support
- Histogram adjustment slider
Best for
Creators who need precise contrast and tonal‑range adjustments for footage in After Effects or Premiere Pro.
Frequently asked questions
Does ContrastUP work with After Effects and Premiere Pro 2025?
Yes. ContrastUP supports After Effects and Premiere Pro versions 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Does ContrastUP run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. Version 2.3.1 adds Apple Silicon support and fixes a loading issue on M‑series Macs.
Does ContrastUP need a GPU to run?
No. The plugin can run using CPU processing when a GPU is not detected, so a GPU is not strictly required.
Is ContrastUP free?
The catalog lists ContrastUP as free, but licensing terms may change; consult the developer’s aescripts page for current pricing.
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