Font Previewer is a free After Effects panel that lets you preview fonts with custom sample text, search by keyword, organize favorites and folders, adjust size and tracking, and apply the chosen typeface directly from the plugin window.
Developed by Alex Lee.

About Font Previewer
Font Previewer is a panel for Adobe After Effects developed by Alex Lee. It renders each installed font using editable sample text and provides a keyword search to locate specific typefaces. Users can adjust preview settings such as size, style, and tracking, and can save and reload custom sample text. Fonts can be marked as favorites and organized into user‑defined folders. The panel includes three color themes (dark, default, light) and offers both wide and compact layouts. When a font is selected, it can be applied to the active After Effects project directly from the panel. Compatibility spans from After Effects CS6 through After Effects 2025, covering all listed CC releases, on both Windows and macOS.
Features
- Font preview rendered with editable sample text
- Search the font list by keyword
- Add fonts to favorites and manage font folders
- Preview controls for font size, style, tracking and more
- Save and load your own sample text
- Three color themes: dark, default and light, plus wide and compact layouts
- Apply a font in After Effects from the plugin window
Best for
After Effects artists who need to preview, compare, organize, and apply fonts without leaving the After Effects interface.
Frequently asked questions
Does Font Previewer work with After Effects 2025 and older versions like CS6?
Yes. Font Previewer lists compatibility from After Effects CS6 through After Effects 2025, including all intermediate CC releases, on both Windows and macOS.
Is Font Previewer free to use?
The catalog records Font Previewer as free. Licensing terms may change, so consult the developer’s page for the latest details.
Can Font Previewer apply a font in After Effects from the panel?
Yes. The plugin can apply a selected font to the active After Effects project directly from its panel.
Can I save custom sample text in Font Previewer?
Yes. Font Previewer allows you to save custom sample text and reload it for future font previews.
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