Cult Translator is a free After Effects plugin that automates text‑layer translation inside the host, preserves formatting, and offers context‑aware AI translations for over 100 languages.
Developed by Cult Extensions.

About Cult Translator
Cult Translator performs video localization entirely within After Effects, removing the need for external spreadsheets or copy‑paste. Users select source and target languages, optionally add contextual notes, choose the layers to translate, and initiate translation. The plugin then updates all selected and nested text layers automatically, preserving original formatting and handling batch operations with a multi‑layer engine. It supports more than 100 languages, making it suitable for language service providers, agencies, motion designers, editors, and marketing teams. Cult Translator runs on both macOS and Windows using the system CURL utility, and the desktop version uses a one‑machine‑per‑license activation model. Compatibility spans After Effects CS6 through the 2026 release.
Features
- Context-aware AI translations with an optional context field
- Preserves text formatting during translation
- Supports over 100 languages
- Batch translation that updates selected and nested layers automatically
- Runs entirely inside After Effects, with no external apps, spreadsheets, or copy-paste
- Works on both macOS and Windows using system CURL
Best for
Language service providers, agencies delivering multi‑market campaigns, motion designers creating multilingual content, editors preparing international versions, and social media or marketing teams needing in‑app translation.
Frequently asked questions
Which After Effects versions does Cult Translator support?
Cult Translator lists compatibility with After Effects versions from CS6 up through the 2026 release, including CC 2014, CC 2015, CC 2015.3, CC 2017, CC 2018, CC 2019, and the 2020‑2025 series.
Does Cult Translator work on both macOS and Windows?
Yes. The plugin works on both macOS and Windows, relying on the system CURL utility available on each platform.
How does Cult Translator translate layers in After Effects?
The workflow inside After Effects is: choose source and target languages, optionally provide context, select the layers to translate, and click Translate. The plugin then updates all selected and nested layers automatically, preserving formatting.
How many languages does Cult Translator support?
Cult Translator supports translation for over 100 languages, covering a wide range of source and target options for video localization.
Is Cult Translator free, and how is it licensed?
The catalog lists Cult Translator as free. The desktop version uses a one‑machine‑per‑license activation, while an alternate build is compatible with aescripts + aeplugins.
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