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EtchX

EtchX is a stylization plugin for After Effects and Premiere Pro that transforms video into animated engraving, cross-hatching, charcoal, dry ink, scratchboard, or technical-pen artwork. Apply it to a clip, choose from 48 curated presets, then customize how the lines, shading, detail, and texture are drawn.


Unlike sketch effects that redraw every frame independently, EtchX keeps its marks connected to the moving scene. Lines follow subjects and camera motion, giving full shots and reveals a steadier, more intentional illustrated look.

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Description

Turn footage into artwork that holds together in motion.

EtchX creates engraving, cross-hatching, charcoal, dry ink, scratchboard, and technical-pen looks whose marks follow the shot instead of flickering from frame to frame. It includes six drawing systems and 48 curated presets for After Effects and Premiere Pro.

   
   
     
       
                   

The lines move with the subject.

         

As faces turn, fabric folds, or the camera moves, EtchX carries the drawing through the shot. Marks stay calmer, difficult motion recovers cleanly, and every cut begins a fresh image.

       
       
          A short EtchX motion proof showing drawn marks following a moving subject        
     
   
 
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Six ways to draw the shot.

       

Each material builds tone, follows contours, breaks apart, and meets the paper differently. Every preview below is moving.

     
     
       
       
         
Footage rendered with EtchX Engraving
         

Engraving

Contour-led lines and layered shadow hatching create a crisp, carved-print finish.

       
       
         
Footage rendered with EtchX Cross-Hatch
         

Cross-Hatch

Layered lines cross with the form to build controlled density, depth, and shadow.

       
       
       
       
         
Footage rendered with EtchX Charcoal
         

Charcoal

Broad pressure marks, soft powder, smudged shadows, and lifted highlights create a loose drawn surface.

       
       
         
Footage rendered with EtchX Dry Ink
         

Dry Ink

Broken bristles, skipped ink, pooling, and paper grain give motion an expressive printed edge.

       
       
       
       
         
Footage rendered with EtchX Scratchboard
         

Scratchboard

Bright carved marks cut through a deep dark plate for bold contrast and graphic silhouettes.

       
       
         
Footage rendered with EtchX Technical Pen
         

Technical Pen

Clean line hierarchy, controlled hatching, and precise detail suit products, architecture, and diagrams.

       
       
     
     
                48 finished starting points.        

Each style includes eight tuned looks—from restrained linework to dense, expressive coverage. Pick the closest direction, then adjust density, scale, flow, detail, contours, paper, color, and how firmly marks hold through motion.

     
   
 

Start fast. Art-direct everything.

EtchX is one effect with a strong starting point and clear controls. You can get a convincing result quickly, then push it as far as the shot needs.

Apply EtchX

Add the effect to a normal footage layer in After Effects or Premiere Pro.

Pick a look

Choose one of six styles or start from any of 48 tuned presets.

Make it yours

Shape the marks, detail, contours, paper, color, and how firmly the drawing follows motion.

Finish the look—or keep building.

Render the complete artwork, isolate useful drawing layers for compositing, place the marks over transparency, or compare the source and result inside the effect.

Final artwork Use Beauty for the complete EtchX image.
Drawing layers Separate primary strokes, secondary hatching, and contours.
Surface layers Isolate fill and paper for deeper compositing control.
Compare & inspect Use the source comparison and extra views when a shot needs closer attention.

Stay in the timeline you already know.

Apply EtchX directly in After Effects or Premiere Pro on Windows or macOS. Presets, controls, previews, and final renders all stay inside the host.

Check the Compatibility tab below for the exact supported application versions.

What your computer needs.

A simple guide to what you need for EtchX on Windows and macOS.

Computer + Adobe

A Windows 10 or 11 PC, or a Mac running a version of macOS supported by Adobe. EtchX works inside After Effects or Premiere Pro; check the Compatibility tab below for exact versions.

Processor

Most modern computers are supported: Intel 6th-generation or newer, any AMD Ryzen processor, or an Apple silicon Mac such as M1, M2, M3, or newer.

Memory

16 GB of memory is the minimum. Choose 32 GB or more if you regularly edit 4K footage or work on larger projects.

Graphics

A dedicated graphics card is optional. On Windows, 4 GB of graphics memory is enough for faster rendering, while 8 GB is recommended for 4K. Apple silicon Macs use their built-in shared memory automatically.

An SSD is recommended for smoother previews and caching. Internet is needed to download and activate EtchX; offline activation is also supported.

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Version History

1.0.0 -

Jul 31, 2026

- Initial official release.

Compatibility

After Effects

2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, CC 2019, CC 2018

Premiere Pro

2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, CC 2019, CC 2018

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