TextExploder V3
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Compatibility After Effects Please check exact version compatibility under the "COMPATIBILITY" tab below
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Split Text Layers Easily
- split into characters
- split into words
- split into lines
- isolate a single custom word
- powerful and flexible custom splits with Regular Expressions
Accurate Placement
After the split, the position of each letter is accurately preserved! But TextExploder doesn’t just “hide” letters from the text - you get truly “clean” text layers that only contain the text you see, with no expressions, text animators or other tricks.
New in V3: Per Character Text Styles
Text Exploder finally supports texts with more than one color, font or other text styles. This feature requires Ae 24.3 or newer.
KBar Support
If you use KBar, you can use TextExploder with your favorite settings directly from a KBar button.
learn moreScripting Support
You can also execute TextExploder directly from your own Ae scripts. Use TextExploder as part of your automated pipelines and your own custom workflow tools!
//use TextExploder in your own scripts
var API = getTextExploderV3();
API.explode({split:"words", deleteOriginal:true});
Tutorials
Also Included in Squash & Stretch Pro
A fully-functional version of TextExploder V2 is also included in the Pro version of our Squash & Stretch product. In contrast to the standalone version, the version included in Squash & Stretch Pro is integrated into the user interface of Squash & Stretch and has no KBar or Scripting API support. It also does not support the per character text styles of TextExploder V3, yet.
Limitations
TextExploder supports any text that is left, right or center aligned, but not text with the paragraph alignment set to "justify".
TextExploder does not support text created with the vertical type tool.
What Sets Text Exploder Apart from Decompose Text?
Text Exploder and Decompose Text handle text decomposition differently, leading to distinct advantages for Text Exploder users:
Decompose Text: Each text layer retains the full, original text but reduces the opacity of unwanted characters to zero using expressions. This approach results in all layers having the same bounding box as the full text, making it difficult to select individual layers by clicking on them.
Text Exploder: Avoids these issues entirely. Each layer is truly decomposed, allowing for precise selection and manipulation. No expressions or modifiers - just clean and simple text layers.
Other Voices
This script is gold... Nice work on this @mamoworld! https://t.co/h0pYkiYAeO
— School of Motion (@SchoolOfMotion) March 26, 2019
You know I love me some @aescripts !! Speed up your #text #animation with #TextExploder for #AfterEffects https://t.co/9ERT24a6rO
— Ian Robinson (@ianinmotion) July 24, 2017
Best $20 ever spent for a text plugin in After Effects. TextExploder: https://t.co/fr5Qtl324H Copy, paste, explode into lines, add keyframes, align and done. Insanely efficient. Thanks @mamoworld, got an eye on your book next. The automatic layout chapter is right up my alley.
— lamedadposts (@madamsvito) March 30, 2021
New timed/synced #Hamilton lyric videos I made! (new ones every Monday)
— Derek Lieu (@Derek_Lieu) January 8, 2018
Today is both "Aaron Burr, Sir" and "My Shot" because it felt cruel to release them separately.
These videos would be IMPOSSIBLE without @mamoworld's TextExploder from @aescripts. https://t.co/y60RkVGKzN
DecomposeText now has a better alternative: TextExploder. Should have named it Textsploder... https://t.co/QveiI1UhXw @aescripts
— Patrick Butler (@prbmotion) July 31, 2017
That plugin saved me so much time.
— Miles Fabishak (@nikefab) November 13, 2018
Oh god yes.
— Andrew Embury (@aembury) July 20, 2018
I live with daily...
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TextExploder
When you remember you have the #textExploder script from @mamoworld AFTER you spent a LOT of time doing what the script does very quickly and efficiently. smh.
— UnderexposedATL (@UnderexposedATL) September 5, 2018
TextExploder got an update with some great features. https://t.co/a3NkfF6eGq #animation #motiongraphics #motiondesign #mograph #plugins #afterffects
— School of Motion (@SchoolOfMotion) November 21, 2018
It is a great tool!!
— Eric Lassen (@ericlassen) November 27, 2018
TextExploder for #AfterEffects is another option for separating out text layers https://t.co/Qd0rCqvcsc#motiongraphics #MoGraph pic.twitter.com/TPZEvfeMIQ
— angryvideoguy (@angryvideoguy) July 27, 2017
Upgrade Notice
If you purchased TextExploder V2 after May 1, 2024, the upgrade is FREE. If you purchased it before the upgrade is $8.99 (floating licenses extra). Please login to the same account you purchased V2 with to see the upgrade pricing. If you have any questions or need assistance please open a support request.
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3.0.000 (Current version) - Jun 18, 2024
Text Exploder finally supports texts with more than one color, font or other text styles. This feature requires Ae 24.3 or newer.
- Improved performance
- Bug Fixes
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- Compatibility After Effects
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TextBorder
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CopyMask2Layer 2
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KeyTweak
Have you ever found yourself animating a mask with 100 keyframes, only to painstakingly adjust each one to fix errors? With KeyTweak, you only need to modify one or two keyframes, and the rest will automatically update for you.Add to Cart$5.99