Plainly Videos is an open-source After Effects extension that links the app with the Plainly Videos platform for automated video production, enabling export, upload and cloud‑render preview directly from After Effects.
Developed by Plainly Videos.
About Plainly Videos
Plainly Videos is an open-source After Effects extension that connects the application directly with the Plainly Videos platform for automated video production. It provides four main functions: Project Export gathers all assets into a single ZIP file; Project Upload sends projects to Plainly for automated rendering; Preview Cloud Renders returns cloud‑rendered content to After Effects for quicker feedback; and Seamless Collaboration synchronises team work in real time. The extension is distributed under the Apache 2.0 license, is free, and the current version 1.4.1 supports After Effects 24.0 and later. Updates in version 1.4.1 fix a hidden PIN character, improve permission‑error messaging, and add a folder field to the upload form.
Features
- Project Export: automatically gathers all project assets into a single ZIP file for easy sharing
- Project Upload: sends projects directly to Plainly for automated rendering
- Preview Cloud Renders: view cloud-rendered content inside After Effects for faster feedback
- Seamless Collaboration: real-time syncing across teams to avoid version mismatches
- Free and open-source, distributed under the Apache 2.0 license
- Compatible with After Effects 24.0 and later
Best for
Plainly platform users who need to export, upload and preview cloud renders without leaving After Effects.
Frequently asked questions
Does Plainly Videos work with After Effects 24.0?
Yes. Plainly Videos lists compatibility with After Effects 24.0 and later, so it runs on version 24.0 and newer releases in that series.
Is Plainly Videos free to use?
Yes. The plugin is free to install and use, released under the Apache 2.0 open‑source license.
Does Plainly Videos export projects as a single ZIP file?
Yes. The Project Export feature automatically collects all project assets into a single ZIP file for easy sharing.
What changed in Plainly Videos version 1.4.1?
Version 1.4.1 fixes a hidden ‘0’ in the PIN, improves the permission‑error message, and adds a folder field to the Upload form.
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