About Import From

Import From installs as a ScriptUI panel in After Effects and occupies only a 30 px-wide docked space, keeping the workspace uncluttered. The panel provides buttons to import assets from the folder containing the current .aep file, its parent, or its grandparent directory. A [+] button lets you add custom favorite folders, which appear as numbered shortcuts; a gear icon opens a dialog for reordering or deleting those favorites. Alt‑clicking any button opens the corresponding folder in Windows Explorer or macOS Finder. Relative Path Mapping tracks project migrations, and the favorites list is saved in After Effects preferences. The panel runs on After Effects 2026 through CC 2019. Installation requires copying the Import From.jsx file to the ScriptUI Panels folder and restarting the application.

Features

• Ultra-slim 30px panel that stays docked without cluttering the workspace layout
• One-click import from the project directory, its parent directory, and its grandparent directory
• Alt+Click opens the corresponding folder in Windows Explorer or macOS Finder
• Add custom folders as numbered favorites, with a gear dialog to reorder or delete them
• Relative Path Mapping adapts to project migrations, importing from the current .aep location
• Favorites list stored directly in After Effects preferences

Best for

After Effects users who frequently import assets from project directories or repeat custom locations and want a quick, low‑profile way to access the native Import window.