: Navigate to Layer > Auto Crop (at the bottom of the menu) to execute the crop. Modifier Key Shortcuts
: Modern versions allow you to crop layers directly without needing to pre-compose them first.
: Go to Window > Auto Crop to open a dockable panel for one-click access. Aescripts Auto Crop 3.1.1
: Opens the Preferences menu to customize padding, resolution settings, and automation behavior.
You can access the tool through two main interfaces in After Effects: : Navigate to Layer > Auto Crop (at
: Auto Crop Duration . Scans the entire timeline to ensure moving animations are never cut off.
Aescripts is a native After Effects plugin designed to instantly resize a composition to the exact size of its contents based on the alpha channel. Unlike earlier versions, version 3 and above function as a high-speed plugin rather than just a script. Core Functionality : Opens the Preferences menu to customize padding,
Use these keys while clicking the button to access specific features: