GradientHub is an After Effects plugin for browsing and applying gradients to Colorama, Color Shift, Shape Layers, Layer Styles and proGradient, with over 500 presets and import support for GRD, CSS and SVG files.
Developed by synthetick.

About GradientHub
GradientHub is an After Effects plugin that lets users browse and apply gradients to several targets, including Colorama, the optional third‑party Color Shift plugin, Shape Layers, Layer Styles and the proGradient effect. The current version 1.4 (June 15, 2026) adds proGradient support and includes more than 500 built‑in presets. Users can create and organize custom presets, assign thumbnails, and toggle thumbnail views between a color wheel and a linear gradient. GradientHub can import gradients from Photoshop GRD files, CSS files, and SVG files, providing access to many free online gradients. Built‑in help documentation is accessible from within the tool. Compatibility is listed for After Effects 2024, 2025 and 2026.
Features
- Applies gradients across Colorama, Color Shift, Shape Layers, Layer Styles and proGradient
- Over 500 built-in presets, plus a User Presets section for saving your own
- Imports gradients from GRD (Photoshop), CSS and SVG files
- Organise user presets into categories with custom thumbnails
- Thumbnail toggle between color wheel and linear gradient views
- Included help documentation accessible from within the tool
Best for
After Effects artists who need a central library for applying gradients to Colorama, Color Shift, shape layers, layer styles and proGradient, and who want to import and manage custom gradient presets.
Frequently asked questions
Does GradientHub work with After Effects 2026?
Yes. GradientHub lists compatibility with After Effects 2026, as well as 2025 and 2024. The plugin is supported on those releases.
What gradient file formats can GradientHub import?
GradientHub can import gradients from Photoshop GRD files, CSS files and SVG files, in addition to its built‑in presets.
Which effects and layer types can GradientHub apply gradients to?
The plugin can apply gradients to Colorama, the optional third‑party Color Shift plugin, Shape Layers, Layer Styles and the proGradient effect.
Is GradientHub free, and do Colorama Browser owners get an upgrade?
The catalog lists GradientHub as free, and the developer notes a free upgrade for users who previously owned Colorama Browser.
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