Aescript ImgPaster V1.0 – Free Plugin For After Effects

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Download Aescript imgPaster V1.0 – Free Plugin for After Effects & Photoshop

Aescript imgPaster is a lightweight yet powerful plugin designed to streamline your workflow in After Effects and Photoshop. With this tool, you can instantly copy images from your clipboard—whether from a web browser, file explorer, or other apps—and paste them directly into your After Effects timeline or Photoshop canvas with just a simple keyboard shortcut.

No more saving files manually or dragging and dropping — imgPaster makes importing reference images, assets, and design elements a breeze. Whether you’re working on motion graphics, visual effects, or quick layout concepts, this plugin saves time and keeps your creative flow uninterrupted.

Key Features:

Clipboard to Timeline Integration: Quickly paste images into your AE timeline without file imports
Multi-App Compatibility: Copy images from browsers, design software, or screenshots
Instant Image Layer Generation: Your image is automatically imported into your project and positioned on the timeline
One-Click Simplicity: Activate the plugin panel and press Ctrl + V / ⌘ + V to paste
No Setup Required: Works out of the box with minimal configuration

How to Use:

Create a new composition in After Effects
Go to Window > Extensions > imgPasterAE
Select the timeline panel
Copy any image to your clipboard
Click on the imgPaster panel to make it active
Press Ctrl + V (or ⌘ + V on Mac)
Your image will be imported and added as a layer automatically

This simple workflow enhancement makes it ideal for artists who frequently use image references or screenshots in their compositions.

Supported Image Formats:

PNG with Alpha (Transparency)
PNG, JPG, WEBP, JFIF
BASE64
AVIF
GIF (first frame only)

Unsupported Formats:

Animated GIFs
Vector and design file formats: SVG, EPS, Ai, CDR
TIFF, PDF, BMP, RAW

Whether you’re storyboarding, building moodboards, or importing design elements, imgPaster is a must-have for a smooth After Effects experience. Best of all, it’s completely free to use!