Explode Shape Layers 3.5.1 - Рґр»сџ After Effects

: Specifically addressed crashes in non-English After Effects installs and when exploding matted layers.

: Added support for newer macOS versions (Monterey and above) in subsequent sub-versions.

Version 3.5.1 is part of the v3 lifecycle, which introduced a fully responsive toolbar UI that adapts to any panel size. Key updates in this general branch (v3.5.x) include: Explode Shape Layers 3.5.1 РґР»СЏ After Effects

: Users can hide specific buttons they don't use to keep the workspace clean. Comparison with Other Tools Explode Shape Layers 3 Native After Effects Overlord Separating Shapes One-click "Explode" Manual duplication & deletion Built-in functionality Merging Shapes One-click "Merge" Manual grouping Illustrator Workflow Converts .AI files in AE Right-click menu Live bridge between apps Artifact Cleanup Automatic removal Manual group deletion

While advanced tools like Overlord provide a direct bridge between Illustrator and After Effects, remains a standard "must-have" for users who frequently work with complex shape layer hierarchies already inside their timelines. Key updates in this general branch (v3

: A faster alternative to the native After Effects "Create Shapes from Vector Layer," turning Illustrator files into editable shape layers with one click.

: The reverse of exploding; it takes multiple selected shape layers and combines them into one single new layer. : The reverse of exploding; it takes multiple

: Cleans up "artboard artifacts" (empty groups or bounding boxes) that often appear when converting Illustrator files.