RetroBounce adds retro bouncing screensaver and gravity-style animations to After Effects, providing adjustable gravity, speed, wall collisions, color changes, echo trails, and multi‑object support in a single click.
Developed by loophouse.
About RetroBounce
RetroBounce is an After Effects plugin that reproduces the classic bouncing screensaver motion and offers a Gravity Mode for objects that fall and bounce with controllable gravity, speed, and wall collisions. Optional enhancements include color changes on each impact, customizable echo trails, an Outline Mode, and seamless looping. The effect can be applied to multiple layers simultaneously, generating the animation with a single click. RetroBounce version 1.0.0 supports After Effects 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, and CC 2019. The initial release date was July 9, 2026, and a demonstration video is hosted on the developer’s page.
Features
- Bounce Mode recreates the iconic bouncing screensaver motion
- Gravity Mode drops objects with adjustable gravity, speed, and wall collisions
- Color changes on every hit
- Customizable echo trails and an Outline Mode
- Seamless loops
- Applies to multiple objects at once, generated in a single click
Best for
Creating nostalgic bouncing screensaver effects or gravity‑based bounce animations across multiple layers within After Effects.
Frequently asked questions
Does RetroBounce work with After Effects 2026?
Yes. RetroBounce is compatible with After Effects 2026, as well as versions 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, and CC 2019.
What’s the difference between RetroBounce’s Bounce Mode and Gravity Mode?
Bounce Mode mimics the classic screensaver bounce, while Gravity Mode lets objects fall and rebound with adjustable gravity, speed, and wall collisions; both generate results with a single click and can include color changes, echo trails, Outline Mode, and loops.
Can RetroBounce animate multiple objects at once?
RetroBounce can animate multiple objects at once, applying the selected mode and any additional effects to all targeted layers in a single operation.
Is RetroBounce free?
The catalog lists RetroBounce as free, but licensing terms may change; consult the developer’s page for current pricing and license details.
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