About PastePath

PastePath enables copying of mask or shape paths in After Effects and pasting them onto other masks or shape layers. It supports both static and keyframed paths, preserving any linked transformations or keyframes. After selecting a source path, users click “Copy Path” then choose either “Paste Mask” to apply the data as a mask on selected layers, or “Paste Shape” to insert it into selected shape path properties or create a new shape layer if none is selected. Multiple paths can be copied and pasted simultaneously, with keyframes defaulting to the current time indicator; holding Ctrl/Cmd retains the original keyframe timing. Pasted paths retain the original names, and a setting can correct mask direction for proper feathering. The script does not support the shape group property Skew.

Features

• Copy selected paths including mask and shape paths, along with associated transformations or path keyframes
• Paste Mask applies copied path data as mask paths to selected layers
• Paste Shape pastes path data into selected shape path properties, or creates a new shape layer if none is selected
• Copy multiple paths and paste to multiple selected vector paths at once, with keyframe support
• Pasted paths take the names of the paths that were copied
• Keyframes paste at the CTI by default; hold Ctrl/Cmd on Paste to keep original keyframe times
• Settings option to automatically fix masks with a clockwise direction so the feather tool works correctly

Best for

After Effects artists who need to transfer path data—including keyframed paths—between masks and shape layers efficiently.