SVG2AE is a free GothLab plugin for After Effects that imports SVG files as shape layers. Version 2.0 adds multiple‑file import and a click‑to‑select feature, and it works from CS3 through the 2026 release.
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About SVG2AE
SVG2AE is a plugin from GothLab that imports SVG files directly into an After Effects composition as shape layers. The current release, version 2.0 (dated September 25 2025), adds support for importing several SVG files at once and includes a click‑to‑select option, an interface refresh, and code improvements. Earlier version 1.1 fixed a conversion issue for certain SVGs. Compatibility spans After Effects CS3 through the 2026 version, covering CS4, CS5, CS5.5, CS6, CC, CC 2014, CC 2015, CC 2015.3, CC 2017‑2019, and all releases from 2020‑2025. The plugin is listed as free in this catalog.
Features
- Imports SVG files directly into an After Effects comp as shape layers
- Multiple SVG import, added in version 2.0
- Click-to-select option for choosing several files
- Interface update in version 2.0
- Version 1.1 fix for certain SVG files that were not converting
- Compatibility from After Effects CS3 through the 2026 release
Best for
After Effects users who need to bring SVG vector graphics into their compositions as shape layers, especially when handling batches of files.
Frequently asked questions
Does SVG2AE work with After Effects 2026?
Yes. SVG2AE lists support for After Effects 2026, as well as a broad range of earlier versions back to CS3.
Can SVG2AE import multiple SVG files at once?
Version 2.0 introduced multiple SVG import, allowing several files to be imported in a single operation.
Is SVG2AE free?
The catalog lists SVG2AE as free; licensing terms are defined by the developer and may change, so consult GothLab’s page for current details.
What changed in SVG2AE version 2.0?
Version 2.0 added multiple‑file import, a click‑to‑select option, an interface update, and general code improvements.
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