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PuzzleMotion

PuzzleMotion is an innovative, versatile block-based animation system for After Effects. Say goodbye to tedious keyframing, complex graph editors, and time-consuming adjustments. Simply drag and drop direction blocks onto the visual timeline and snap them into place to instantly create smooth, complex animations on any layer.

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Description

PuzzleMotion - A block-based motion editor

Simply by placing visual blocks, you can easily create complex typography and layer animations. Puzzle Motion is 100% expression-driven to keep your timeline clean, but you have the ultimate flexibility to adjust your animations using both expressions and keyframes.

Let’s get started with block-based animation. PuzzleMotion is an innovative, versatile block-based animation system for After Effects. Say goodbye to tedious keyframing, complex graph editors, and time-consuming adjustments. Simply drag and drop direction blocks onto the visual timeline and snap them into place to instantly create smooth, complex animations on any layer.

Whether you're animating text, logos, illustrations, 3D models, or video footage, PuzzleMotion transforms the animation process into a fun, intuitive, and surprisingly fast experience.

Please try the trial version to check compatibility with your system before purchasing."

One-click automatic

 No setup required for this animation. Simply select your text layer and click "AUTO." With a single click, the text is split into individual characters, a random block pattern is generated, and the entire animation is applied. No dragging or adjustments are needed. Movement is created instantly.

Visual block-based editor

Drag and drop directional combo blocks (IN/OUT arrows), action blocks (jump, flip), and effect blocks directly onto the panel's timeline. The sequence you create will then play.

General compatibility (not limited to text)

PuzzleMotion features a magical "AUTO" button that instantly splits and animates text, but it’s designed to handle any task. Simply select an image, shape, video, or null object and click "Apply" to watch them come to life with the power of block-based animation.

Endless "rerolls" and variations

Need some inspiration? Try using the built-in random feature! Press the Random button repeatedly to instantly cycle through an endless variety of motion styles until you find the perfect one. It’s like an infinite slot machine for motion graphics.

Marker-based timing

Want to slow down the playback speed of your animation? No need to open a panel. Simply drag the generated markers directly onto the After Effects timeline to adjust the animation’s playback duration in real time.

Restore eyedropper with one click

No more worrying about losing your settings! PuzzleMotion safely saves all data within your After Effects project. Simply select a previously animated layer and click the eyedropper button to instantly restore the entire block layout to the panel.

Seamless integration with mirAI

Are you already using our AI agent plugin, "mirAI"? PuzzleMotion integrates seamlessly with mirAI! Simply enter a chat prompt—such as "Please enter this text on the right side"—and mirAI will automatically place the correct blocks on the PuzzleMotion lane.

How It Works (3 Simple Steps)

  1. Target: Select any layer (use "Text Split" for text, or "PM_setup" for images/shapes).
    1. How to create: Drag and drop blocks onto the panel's timeline, or crash the randomizer.
      1. How to apply: Click "Apply Motion" to see the layer start moving!
        • 00:00 Intro
        • 00:06 Quick Start with AUTO Mode
        • 00:26 Manual Adjustments & Movement Smoothing
        • 01:21 random automation
        • 01:48 Even with various materials
        • 03:04 Custom Block
        • 03:19 Integration with mirAI

        Compatibility

        • After Effects 2024 and later
          • Compatible with Mac and Windows

            Discussions

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            Version History

            1.0.2 -

            Jun 8, 2026

            Fixed an issue where decomposing subsequent text layers in the same composition would cause the first text layer to disappear.

            1.0.1 -

            May 24, 2026

            bug fixes for stagger, markers, outline effect, and panel stability
            Blur — Better timing with stagger; choose curve (from start / peak / to end) and direction (standard / H / V) in the Inspector.

            Compatibility

            After Effects

            2026, 2025, 2024

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