ToothPaste for After Effects

ToothPaste for After Effects

toothpaste svg import script

Download ToothPaste v1.2.5 for After Effects on Windows and Mac, a powerful script that lets you quickly paste SVG files directly from your clipboard into After Effects as fully editable shape layers. Simply copy SVG code from applications like Figma, Affinity Designer, Sketch, or any vector design tool, click a button, and instantly import your graphics—complete with gradients, masks, and editable text .

Key Features of ToothPaste v1.2.5:

• Instant SVG Import: Copy SVG code from any design application and paste directly into After Effects as shape layers—no intermediate file exports or conversions required
• Editable Text Preservation: Text elements in your SVGs remain fully editable after import, allowing for quick typography adjustments
• Gradient Support: Now supports gradients so you don’t have to settle for flat designs
• Clip Paths & Masks: Maintains complex clipping paths and mask relationships from your original SVG artwork
• Layer Splitting Option: Automatically split imported SVG groups into individual layers for granular control—perfect for complex illustrations
• Auto-Centering: Pasted SVGs are automatically centered in your composition for easy positioning
• Clean, Dockable Interface: Simple, intuitive panel that can be docked anywhere in your workspace
• v1.2.5 Update: Fixes errors when pasting SVGs with gradients in older versions of After Effects—the extension will no longer crash, though gradients will only import fully when using newer AE versions
• Broad Compatibility: Supports After Effects 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, CC 2019, CC 2018, CC 2017, CC 2015
• Cross-Platform Support: Works seamlessly on both Windows and Mac systems
• Price: $29.99 from aescripts.com

Perfect For:

• Motion graphics artists importing UI elements from Figma or Sketch directly into AE
• Animators working with vector illustrations from Adobe Illustrator or Affinity Designer
• Anyone tired of converting SVG files through multiple intermediate steps
• Designers who need to maintain editability of text and gradients in imported vector artwork
• Studios looking to streamline the design-to-animation workflow

System Requirements:

• Adobe After Effects CC 2014 through 2025
• Windows 10/11 (64-bit) or macOS
• 4GB RAM minimum (8GB+ recommended)
• 25MB available disk space
• Important: English version of After Effects recommended to prevent expression errors (Chinese version may cause issues)
• Enable “Allow Scripts to Write Files and Access Network” in Preferences > Scripting & Expressions

Installation:
Copy the script file to your After Effects ScriptUI Panels folder:

• Windows: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe After Effects [version]\Support Files\Scripts\ScriptUI Panels\
• Mac: /Applications/Adobe After Effects [version]/Scripts/ScriptUI Panels/

Access via Window menu > ToothPaste after installation. Refer to the included documentation for detailed installation steps .

Note: Version 1.2.5 specifically addresses gradient import issues in older After Effects versions . The script dramatically simplifies the workflow for importing vector graphics from modern design tools into After Effects . For full gradient support, updating to a newer version of After Effects is recommended .

An After Effects tool that lets you quickly paste SVGs from the clipboard.

ToothPaste allows you to quickly paste SVGs from the clipboard.

Simply copy as SVG from other apps such as Figma, Affinity Designer, Sketch and more, and paste the code as shape layers inside After Effects with the click of a button.

Features

Editable Text (New)

Keep your text editable when you paste your designs into After Effects.

Gradient Support (New)

Gradients are now supported. You don’t have to stick to boring flat designs, ToothPaste has your back.

Clip-Paths and Masks (New)

Keep your shapes in check with mask and clip-path support.

Center in Comp

Pasting the SVG in the middle of your comp is just as easy.

Easy to Use Interface

ToothPaste features an simple and easy to use interface that can be docked anywhere in your workspace.

Walkthrough

Elevate your motion graphics workflow with premium collection of After Effects plugins. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting your VFX journey, powerful tools designed to streamline complex tasks, unlock creative possibilities, and save you hours of rendering time. From stunning glitch effects and seamless transitions to advanced 3D extrusion and text animation tools, each plugin in our library is rigorously tested for compatibility with the latest versions of Adobe after Effects. Enhance your video production value today and download industry-leading plugins that help you create breathtaking visuals without the technical headaches. Browse our full range and find the perfect extension to supercharge your editing suite now.

➡️ ➡️ For more after effects Plugins  😀 😀

➡️ ➡️ System requirements AE