After Effects 2026: Main New Features
After Effects 2026 (v26) has arrived with a focus on productivity, especially for those who enjoy:
3D, typography, and vectors.
This version includes parametric meshes, Substance 3D materials, native 3D shadows for spotlights and other lights, animatable variable fonts, native SVG import, improved expressions, and much more.
These new features can help you earn extra income using After Effects and your existing motion design skills.
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00:00 Introduction
02:45 After Effects Updates
03:10 History of 3D within After Effects
07:52 Substance 3D Materials
14:21 Parametric Meshes (Primitive Objects in After Effects)
22:33 Shadows for Spotlights and Other Lights
27:18 Variable Font Support
29:39 Importing Illustrator Files with Gradient Support
32:29 Importing SVG Files
35:01 Unmult Effect
38:30 New Expressions
41:21 Other New Features
42:21 Crop Based on Layer Area
43:57 Updated Preferences Panel
45:18 Other New Features
46:41 Closing and Thanks
Best,
Jack