Find & Replace Keyframes is an After Effects utility that searches for every keyframe with a given value and substitutes it with another value, operating on chosen layers, the active composition, selected compositions, or every composition.
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Developed by Jordan Steele.
About Find & Replace Keyframes
Find & Replace Keyframes locates every keyframe that matches a given value and replaces it with a new value. Users specify the value to find, the replacement value, select the relevant keyframes in the timeline, and press the Find and Replace button. The search scope can be limited to selected layers, the current composition, selected compositions, or all compositions in a project. It supports searching for value, position, color, text, or any keyframe type. Version 2.0, released on August 14, 2023, adds a redesigned UI, rebuilt framework, expanded property support, and global search and replace. Compatibility includes After Effects CC 2014 through the 2024 release. The catalog lists the tool as free, and a demo video is provided.
Features
- Global search and replace scoped to selected layers, the current comp, selected comps, or all comps
- Choose which type of keyframes to search for: value, position, color, text, or any
- Input the values to find and the values to replace them with
- Select the matched keyframes directly in the After Effects timeline
- Completely redesigned UI and rebuilt framework in version 2.0
- Expanded capabilities for all applicable property types
Best for
Motion designers and animators who need to change repeated keyframe values across layers or entire comps in After Effects.
Frequently asked questions
What After Effects versions does Find & Replace Keyframes support?
Find & Replace Keyframes supports After Effects versions from CC 2014 through the 2024 release, including CC 2015, CC 2015.3, CC 2017, CC 2018, CC 2019, and the 2020‑2024 yearly versions.
Is Find & Replace Keyframes free to use?
The catalog lists Find & Replace Keyframes as free, but users should verify the current licensing terms on the developer’s page, as pricing may change.
How do I find and replace keyframes with Find & Replace Keyframes?
To use the tool, enter the value to find and the replacement value, select the target keyframes in the timeline, choose the keyframe type and scope (layers, current comp, selected comps, or all comps), then click the Find and Replace button.
What types of keyframes can Find & Replace Keyframes search for?
Find & Replace Keyframes can search for value, position, color, text, or any keyframe type, with version 2.0 expanding support to all applicable property types.
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