PhysicDesk is a real-time 2D physics simulator for After Effects that runs inside the viewport, allowing the creation of dynamic, static, and animated bodies and baking the results into native After Effects keyframes.
Developed by MotionDesk.
About PhysicDesk
PhysicDesk provides a real-time 2D physics simulation directly within the After Effects viewport. Users can construct scenes using dynamic, static, and animated bodies linked by pivot, weld, spring, wheel, and rope joints. The plugin also offers force zones for wind, magnets, portal effects, and explosions, as well as particle emitters, fracture, soft bodies, and sound-driven motion. After a simulation is finalized, all motion paths are baked into native After Effects keyframes that remain fully editable. Version 1.6.23, released on June 8, 2026, lists compatibility with After Effects 2022 through 2026.
Features
- Real-time 2D physics simulation running inside the After Effects viewport
- Dynamic, static, and animated body types for building scenes
- Pivot, weld, spring, wheel, and rope joints for connecting bodies
- Force zones for wind, magnets, portal, and explosions
- Particle emitters, fracture, soft bodies, and sound-driven motion
- Bakes motion paths into native, fully editable After Effects keyframes
- Compatible with After Effects 2022 through 2026
Best for
After Effects artists who need real-time 2D physics simulation and want the ability to bake results into editable keyframes.
Frequently asked questions
Which After Effects versions is PhysicDesk compatible with?
PhysicDesk lists compatibility with After Effects versions 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026.
Can I edit PhysicDesk simulations after baking them?
Yes. After baking, the motion paths become native After Effects keyframes that can be edited with standard tools.
Is PhysicDesk free to use?
PhysicDesk is listed as free, but licensing terms may change; verify the current status on the developer’s page.
What joints and force zones does PhysicDesk include?
PhysicDesk includes pivot, weld, spring, wheel, and rope joints, and provides force zones for wind, magnets, portal, and explosions, plus particle emitters, fracture, soft bodies, and sound-driven motion.
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