PS Shape to AE Shape is an After Effects script that converts Photoshop Shape Layers and vector shapes into native After Effects shape layers, with options to delete or hide the original layer after conversion.
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Developed by Amaury.
About PS Shape to AE Shape
PS Shape to AE Shape is a script for After Effects that converts Photoshop Shape Layers and vector shapes within After Effects, importing Photoshop masks as native shape layers. The script offers options to either delete the original layer or hide it after conversion, allowing users to keep their compositions organized. Released as version 1.0 in March 2025, it supports After Effects CC 2014 through After Effects 2025. A demo video is provided for previewing the functionality.
Features
- Converts Photoshop Shape Layers and vector shapes within After Effects
- Converts Photoshop masks into After Effects shape layers
- Option to delete the original layer after conversion
- Option to hide the original layer instead of deleting it
- Compatibility spanning After Effects CC 2014 through 2025
Best for
After Effects users who need to bring Photoshop shapes and masks into their compositions as native shape layers.
Frequently asked questions
What After Effects versions does PS Shape to AE Shape support?
The script supports After Effects CC 2014 and later, including After Effects 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, CC 2019, CC 2018, CC 2017, CC 2015.3, CC 2015 and CC 2014.
What happens to the original layer after PS Shape to AE Shape converts it?
After conversion, you can choose to either delete the original layer completely or hide it, keeping the layer in the project but out of view.
Is PS Shape to AE Shape free to download?
The catalog lists the script as free. Licensing details and the download are available on the developer’s page.
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