Select your master comp, click "Duplicate with Dependencies," and watch the magic happen. No viruses. No expression breaks. No ethical guilt.
By default, After Effects creates "instances" of compositions, not unique copies. This is where the becomes the most essential tool in your motion design arsenal. What is True Comp Duplicator?
Allows you to add custom prefixes or suffixes to the newly generated project items. True Comp Duplicator Script Free Download
The script is available on . It uses a "Name Your Own Price" model for individual users, meaning you can technically download it for free by entering "$0" at checkout, though the suggested price is $24.99 to support the developer. Key Features
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In your , click on the main composition you want to duplicate. Do not select layers inside the timeline; select the composition asset itself. Step 2: Configure the Settings
Ensure your original expressions use standard After Effects referencing language (like thisComp instead of explicit text strings naming the comp) before running the duplication script. The Panel Does Not Appear under the Window Menu What is True Comp Duplicator
[Select Comp in Project Panel] │ ▼ [Open True Comp Duplicator Panel] │ ▼ [Set Search/Replace or Prefix/Suffix Rules] │ ▼ [Click "Duplicate" Button]
Set up search-and-replace rules. For example, search for "Version 1" and replace it with "Version 2". Alternatively, add a simple prefix like Inst_ or a suffix like _v2 .