Maskform 2

Transform Masks with Numerical Precision & Control!

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Description

Finally, the mask transformation tool After Effects should have included from day one.

Every After Effects artist knows the frustration: you've created the perfect mask, but transforming it feels like working with your hands tied behind your back. No precise numerical controls. No smooth motion paths. Just clunky, imprecise adjustments that waste your time and limit your creativity.

Maskform changes everything.

The Problem That's Been Driving You Crazy

After Effects treats mask path transformations like an afterthought. Want to rotate a mask by exactly 45 degrees? Good luck eyeballing it. Need to animate a mask along a smooth motion path? Prepare for keyframe hell. Looking for separate X and Y scale controls? Sorry, you're stuck with guesswork or tedious workarounds.

These limitations don't just slow you down — they compromise the quality of your work and force you into time-consuming manual adjustments that should be effortless.

The Solution You've Been Waiting For

Maskform gives you what After Effects never did: complete, precise control over mask path transformations. Think of it as the missing piece of the masking puzzle — the tool that transforms frustrating limitations into creative possibilities.

Precision Controls That Actually Make Sense

Say goodbye to guesswork. Maskform provides dedicated numerical property controls for every transformation parameter (Just like native “Transform” effect, but for Masks):

Maskform Controls
  • Anchor Point: Set the exact pivot point for your transformations
  • Position: Move masks with pixel-perfect precision
  • Scale: Independent X - Scale and Y - Scale controls for complete dimensional control
  • Rotation: Rotate to exact degree values
  • Skew & Skew Axis: Create sophisticated perspective effects with numerical precision

Motion Paths That Actually Work

Full motion path support for mask animations. Create smooth, professional mask animations that follow complex paths — something that's been nearly impossible in vanilla After Effects. Your masks can now dance, flow, and move with the same elegance as any other animated element.

Workflow Features That Save Your Sanity

Maskform isn't just about precision — it's about speed and efficiency:

Maskform UI
  • Toggle Transformations: Instantly preview your mask with or without transformations
  • Remove Transformations: Clean up your work with one click
  • Bake Transformations: Permanently apply transformations when you're ready to commit

These one-click solutions eliminate the tedious cleanup work.

Works with Everything

Maskform is designed to work seamlessly with all types of mask paths — from simple shapes to complex Bezier curves. It integrates naturally into your existing workflow without disrupting your creative process.

What's New in Maskform 2?

  • Complete UI re-design
  • “Skew” and “Skew Axis” transformation controls
  • Workflow features such as, “Toggle”, “Bake” and “Remove” for speed and efficiency

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The Bottom Line

Maskform does one thing exceptionally well: it transforms mask paths with the precision and control that After Effects should have provided from the beginning. It's not trying to be everything to everyone — it's focused on being the absolute best solution for mask transformation.

Stop settling for “good enough” when it comes to mask control. Stop wasting time on workarounds and imprecise adjustments. Start creating with the precision and confidence that Maskform delivers.

Your masks deserve better. Your workflow deserves better. You deserve better.

Transform your masks. Transform your workflow. Get Maskform.

Upgrade Notice

If you purchased Maskform 1 after June 11, 2025 you can upgrade for free, otherwise the upgrade is $14.99. Please login to the same account you purchased Maskform 1 with to see the upgrade pricing automatically. If you need any assistance please open a support request

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Version History

2.0.0 -

Aug 11, 2025

- New Skew and Skew Axis transformation controls

- Ability to Bake transformations or completely remove them

- Toggling feature for easy path editing

- Full UI re-design

Compatibility

After Effects

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

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