Gradient Flow copies and pastes gradients between shape and solid layers in After Effects, supporting Fill, Stroke, or both, with multi‑layer paste and a Preserve Layout mode. It runs on After Effects 2026 back to CC 2019.
Developed by Muhammad Adnan.
About Gradient Flow
Gradient Flow is an After Effects plug‑in that enables copying a gradient from one layer and pasting it onto shape or solid layers. Users can paste to a single layer or multiple selected layers at once, targeting the Fill, the Stroke, or both. Two paste modes are provided: Full Mode applies the gradient exactly as copied, while Preserve Layout Mode retains the original gradient structure. The interface is minimal and intended for fast motion‑design workflows, such as maintaining brand consistency, testing styles, and updating client revisions. Version 1.0 was released on May 24, 2026 and is compatible with After Effects 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, and CC 2019. A demo video is available from the developer.
Features
- Copy and paste gradients between shape layers and solid layers
- Paste to multiple selected layers at once
- Apply the gradient to Fill, Stroke, or Both
- Preserve Layout Mode to maintain the gradient structure
- Full Mode paste option
- Clean, minimal, and intuitive interface
Best for
Motion designers who need to apply identical gradients across multiple shape or solid layers, keep branding consistent, and experiment quickly during revisions.
Frequently asked questions
Does Gradient Flow work with After Effects 2026?
Yes. Gradient Flow is compatible with After Effects 2026 as well as versions 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, and CC 2019.
Which layer types and paste options does Gradient Flow support?
Gradient Flow works with shape layers and solid layers. It can paste to the Fill, the Stroke, or both, and offers two paste modes: Full Mode and Preserve Layout Mode.
What’s included in Gradient Flow version 1.0?
Version 1.0, released May 24 2026, includes gradient copy/paste between shape and solid layers, multi‑layer paste, Fill/Stroke/Both options, Full Mode and Preserve Layout Mode, and a minimal interface. A demo video is also provided.
Is Gradient Flow free to download?
The catalog lists Gradient Flow as free, but licensing terms are defined by the developer. Check the developer’s page for current usage conditions before downloading.
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