Super Liquids is an After Effects script for creating frame‑by‑frame liquid trail animations. Draw elements, apply them to objects, and generate custom liquid effects using shape layers, with support for shape modifiers.
Developed by Motion Design School.
About Super Liquids
Super Liquids generates frame‑by‑frame liquid trail animations directly within After Effects. Users draw the desired elements, apply them to a target object, and the script produces the animation using shape layers. It works with both static and moving objects and supports horizontal and vertical configurations. Custom liquid designs can be added, and all results are built from shape layers, allowing the use of shape modifiers. Compatibility spans After Effects CS6 through the 2025 release, covering most legacy and current installations. The current version is 4.4.21, released in January 2026, and the tool is listed as free, though licensing details may change.
Features
- Applies to both static and moving objects
- Works in horizontal and vertical directions
- Add your own custom liquids
- Everything is created with shape layers
- Shape modifiers support
Best for
Creating frame‑by‑frame liquid trail animations for static or moving objects in After Effects using shape layers.
Frequently asked questions
Which After Effects versions does Super Liquids support?
Super Liquids supports After Effects versions from CS6 through CC, CC 2014, CC 2015, CC 2015.3, CC 2017, CC 2018, CC 2019, and the 2020‑2025 releases.
Is Super Liquids free to download?
The tool is listed as free, but pricing and licensing terms may change, so the developer’s page should be consulted for the current status.
Are Super Liquids animations built from editable shape layers?
Yes. All animations produced by Super Liquids are created with shape layers and support shape modifiers, making them fully editable within After Effects.
What’s changed in recent Super Liquids updates?
Recent updates focus on maintenance: a December 2025 update revised the license framework, an April 2025 release fixed a startup error and updated licensing, and a December 2022 fix addressed a dimension‑separation error on morphing layers.
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