Layer Memo

Attach notes directly to layers in After Effects.

Navigate back instantly.

Notes save inside your .aep file.

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Description

The missing piece from every After Effects workflow:

The ability to leave contextual notes directly attached to specific layers and compositions and jump back to them instantly with a single click.

Whether you're a freelancer managing client revisions, a team lead handing off projects, or a motion designer returning to a complex comp after weeks away, LayerMemo keeps all your context exactly where it belongs, inside your project.

KEY FEATURES

  • Layer-level notes: attach notes to specific layers, not just  the project as a whole
    • One-click navigation: click a note to instantly open the comp  and select the layer
      • Tag system: organize notes with #todo, #client, #bug, #done color coded tags
        • Resolve & archive: mark notes as done without deleting them,  keeping a clean history
          • Search:  filter all notes across your entire project instantly
            • Stats bar: see open, resolved, and todo counts at a glance
              • Saves inside .aep : zero external dependencies, works offline,  safe to archive and share

                PERFECT FOR

                • Freelancers tracking client revision requests layer by layer
                  • Motion designers leaving context notes before handing off to a team
                    • Studios managing long-form projects with multiple editors
                      • Anyone who's ever reopened a project and thought:  "why did I do this?"

                        HOW IT WORKS

                        • Select any layer, write a note, and save. LayerMemo stores your note alongside the comp name and layer reference, directly inside the .aep file itself using After Effects' native settings storage.
                          • No external files. No sidecar JSONs. No broken links. Just open your project and every note is right there waiting.
                            • Click any note in the panel and LayerMemo navigates you straight to that comp and selects that layer automatically, even across deeply nested project structures.

                              WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT

                              Unlike general-purpose notepad plugins, LayerMemo is built around  a single idea: notes belong on layers, not floating in a separate document. Every note knows exactly which comp and which layer it refers to, and gets you there in one click.

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                              Version History

                              1.0.0 -

                              May 15, 2026

                              Initial Release

                              Compatibility

                              After Effects

                              2026, 2025

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                              Updated: Oct 21, 2025 1:35 AM