Pasting layers back into the main timeline resets their in/out points relative to the main composition.
: A lightweight script specifically designed to handle many pre-comps at once. It is particularly useful if you've imported text layers from Premiere Pro that arrived as individual pre-comps. : Name-a-fair-price (€0+). MoBar (Free Version)
Many motion designers have shared free scripts on forums like CreativeCOW or personal blogs over the years. Searching for "Un-Precompose script free" will lead you to several GitHub repositories hosting these tools. Un Precompose After Effects Plugin Free Download
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It eliminates empty or redundant nested compositions from your project panel, keeping your overall project file lightweight. Pasting layers back into the main timeline resets
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Several open-source scripts perform similar functions for free. Developers on platforms like and aescripts + aeplugins (which has a "Free" section) often provide lightweight versions. : Name-a-fair-price (€0+)
Scroll to the bottom of the dropdown menu and click on . A small user interface panel will appear.
Select the pre-comp layer in your timeline and click the script's button to unpack your layers instantly. How to Un-Precompose Manually (No Downloads Required)
In the pricing box, type (or donate a few dollars to support the developer if you have the budget). Click Add to Cart and proceed through the checkout process.
Are there any in your workflow you want to automate?