Calc AE

Quickly make timecode calculations without leaving Adobe After Effects. Calc AE automatically loads the comp framerate to ensure accurate results. Manually enter timecode or insert common timecode values using Timecode Assist Tools.

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Description

Calc AE UI

The UI is a dockable panel that integrates into your workspace. The frame rate display automatically updates to match the active composition. When switching between compositions, the frame rate updates when you hover over the panel. All timing information is displayed in both timecode and frame count formats.

UI

Timecode Assist Tools


layers

Layer(s) - Insert the duration of the selected layers from the first inpoint to the last outpoint. Ctrl - Insert the time of the earliest inpoint. Alt - Insert the time of the last outpoint.

keyframes

Keyframes - Insert the selected keyframes' duration from the first to the last. Ctrl - Insert the time of the earliest keyframe. Alt - Insert the time of the last keyframe.

cti

CTI - Insert the time of the Current Time Indicator. Ctrl - Insert the duration between the CTI and the earliest inpoint of selected layers. Alt - Insert the duration between the CTI and the last outpoint of the selected layers.

markers

Markers - Insert the duration between the first and last marker on selected layers. The duration between the first and last comp marker is inserted if no layers are selected. Ctrl - Insert the time of the first layer or comp marker. Alt - Insert the time of the last layer or comp marker.

ctimarkers

CTI Markers - Insert the duration between the markers to the right and left of the CTI on selected layers. Comp markers are used if no layers are selected. Ctrl - Insert the time of the maker left of the CTI. Alt - Insert the time of the marker right of the CTI.

workarea

Work Area - Insert the duration of the comp work area. Ctrl - Insert the time of the work area start. Alt - Insert the time of the work area end.

save

Insert Value - Insert the current resulting timecode. Ctrl - Insert the saved timecode value. Alt - Store the current timecode value to be recalled at a later time.

time

Go to Time - Navigate to the resulting timecode value. Ctrl - Move the CTI to the left of the number of resulting frames. Alt - Move the CTI to the right of the number of resulting frames.

time animated

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Version History

1.0.2 -

Oct 9, 2025

- Shift + Calculate opens settings and allows the math operations row to be toggled on or off. Restart Calc AE to update the layout.

1.0.1 -

Feb 6, 2025

- Fixed error accessing help docs on Mac

1.0 -

Jan 26, 2025

- Initial Release

Compatibility

After Effects

2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, CC 2019