Physarum is a native After Effects plugin by Zaebects that creates organic growth simulations, interacting with composition layers and supporting After Effects versions from CC 2017 through 2026, including Apple M1 Macs.
Developed by Zaebects.
About Physarum
Physarum is a native After Effects plugin from Zaebects that simulates organic growth. It uses an organic algorithm, interacts with composition layers, and can generate a large variety of results. The plugin is compatible with After Effects 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, CC 2019, CC 2018, and CC 2017. Version 1.2 added support for Apple M1 chips, and earlier releases were notarized for macOS Catalina. Sample projects are included, originally added for After Effects 2020 and 2018 and updated to match the current plugin version. The tool is aimed at motion designers who need native, organic growth effects inside their compositions.
Features
- Native After Effects plugin that simulates organic growth
- Organic algorithm driving the simulation
- Interactions with composition layers
- Countless number of possible results
- Compatibility spanning After Effects 2026 through CC 2017
- Apple M1 chip support added in the version 1.2 update
- Includes sample projects, updated to match the plugin version
Best for
Motion designers who want to generate organic growth effects directly within After Effects compositions.
Frequently asked questions
Does Physarum work with After Effects 2026?
Physarum lists compatibility with After Effects 2026, as well as earlier versions back to CC 2017.
Does Physarum run on Apple M1 Macs?
Compatibility with Apple M1 Macs was added in version 1.2 of Physarum.
Is Physarum free to download?
The plugin is listed as free to download, though users should verify any licensing terms on the developer’s site.
Does Physarum include sample projects?
Physarum includes sample projects that were added for After Effects 2020 and 2018 and later updated to match the current plugin version.
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