Mask & Layer Splitter

Now with KBar support! All-in-one solution to separate masks into layers, rename them, crop precomps, and apply layer offsets with ease

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Description

Mask & Layer Splitter is an essential tool for After Effects users looking to simplify complex tasks and boost their productivity. This script offers a suite of features designed to easily handle common layer and mask management tasks. The script's intuitive interface features a set of buttons, each dedicated to a specific task, ensuring a seamless user experience. Whether you're working on a simple animation or a complex project, Mask & Layer Splitter will help you manage your layers and masks more efficiently, allowing you to focus on creativity rather than tedious tasks.

01 - Separate

Separator

Separate masks from a selected layer into individual layers for easier management. The script will generate new layers, each representing a single mask from the original layer.


Optional Modifiers for Reference Layers:
Shift: The script will duplicate the selected layer, lock it, and mark it as a reference layer before splitting the masks.
Shift + Ctrl (Cmd on Mac): Removes the reference layer after splitting the masks.

02 - Rename

Rename

Batch rename selected layers with the Separate or Sequence options.

Select t he layers you want to rename. Choose Separate for character-by-character names or Sequence for one base name wit h zero-padded numbers, t hen set t he base name/suffix. Review t he live preview and click Rename to apply.

03 - Precomp

Precomp & Crop

Automatically create pre-compositions and crop them to the content bounds, perfect for organizing complex compositions.

04 - Offset

Offset Layers

Offset the start times of selected layers in ascending, descending, or random order, ideal for creating staggered animations.

Kbar Support

KBar Support

KBar is a powerful extension for After Effects that enables you to create customizable toolbars. With Mask & Layer Splitter, you can easily integrate its core functionalities into KBar for faster workflows.

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Version History

1.2.1 -

Nov 11, 2025

- Added a new Separate/Sequence option so you can choose character-by-character naming or
a shared base name with zero-padded numbers.
- Add support for CC 2025
- Bug fix
- Fix for license activation connection issues (Updated framework to 4.4.1)

v1.2.0 -

May 3, 2025

- Updated licensing framework

- Fixed multiple small bugs.



v1.1.0 -

Nov 28, 2024

New Features:

- Support for KBar

- Added KBar Icons and .kbar file.

- Help Guide updated



BugFixes:

- Minor code fixes



v1.0.0 -

Nov 24, 2024

Initial release

Compatibility

After Effects

2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020