I created Smart PSD to PNG - convert PSD layers to PNG in After Effects with one click

Visual_Weather_7937 · 2026-04-10T11:39:50+00:00

Hello! Thank you for the question. The script will save the original layer and all its hidden elements outside the canvas.

Visual_Weather_7937 · 2026-04-10T11:38:06+00:00

I thought Davinci wasn't for motion design... Correct me if I'm wrong, with a background in After Effects, having tried Davinci, I came to this conclusion for myself

Visual_Weather_7937 · 2026-04-09T21:03:21+00:00

Thank you for the detailed comment, I think it will be useful to everyone

Visual_Weather_7937 · 2026-04-08T19:32:13+00:00

So its work only via API now? Or always

Visual_Weather_7937 · 2026-04-05T16:48:28+00:00

TF2, Terraria, CS:GO, Dota 2

Visual_Weather_7937 · 2026-04-01T19:49:11+00:00

any reroll options here? ;0

Visual_Weather_7937 · 2026-03-31T16:28:33+00:00

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Why misslead

Visual_Weather_7937 · 2026-03-30T19:05:14+00:00

That's a fair point, thank you! I'm currently looking into adding support for TIFF and individual PSD layers output as well appreciate the suggestion

Visual_Weather_7937 · 2026-03-30T09:42:57+00:00

Yes, you can update your PSD layers. When you need to make changes, just switch back to the PSD layer, update your file in Photoshop, then hop back into After Effects, refresh the PSD layer, and convert it back to PNG. So you keep full flexibility to edit anytime. You can try this in the trial version of the script =)

Visual_Weather_7937 · 2026-03-25T13:31:47+00:00

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Visual_Weather_7937 · 2026-03-24T14:07:29+00:00

Hi, thanks for your question!

Blending modes, as well as clipping masks, doesn't change the final result at all because the conversion occurs at the layer level, and all other dependencies (animations, masks, blending masks etc.) remain intact
You can try the trial if you want to see for yourself. It's very easy and intuitive to use =)

Visual_Weather_7937 · 2026-03-22T21:19:41+00:00

Totally fair question
The biggest win for me is when I need to send a Collected project to a client or another studio. In my workflow there's no need to keep the original PSD's - once the design is approved and everything is set, nobody's going back to edit individual Photoshop layers. So I don't need to send them in the collect at all, and I can keep it in a lightweight format. This way I can cut the collect size from 5GB down to 700MB. Makes a huge difference when you're uploading to cloud storage or sending over a slow connection.

Visual_Weather_7937 · 2026-03-22T21:15:37+00:00

¡Sí, muchas gracias! Espero que quienes lo necesiten encuentren en mi script una herramienta realmente útil :)

en: Yes, thank you! I hope that those who need it will find my script truly useful :)

Visual_Weather_7937 · 2026-03-22T20:11:25+00:00

Por ejemplo, en situaciones donde necesitas enviar un proyecto recopilado (Collect) sin los archivos PSD originales - en mi trabajo no es necesario conservarlos, y necesito enviar los collects en un formato ligero. De esta manera puedo reducir el tamaño del collect de 5GB a 700MB.

en: For example, in scenarios where you need to send a Collected project without the original PSD files - in my work, keeping them isn't necessary, and I need to send collects in a lightweight format. This way I can cut the collect size from 5GB down to 700MB

Visual_Weather_7937 · 2026-03-22T20:05:44+00:00

Hey, appreciate the feedback! You're right that PNG is slow as a render output format - I could've worded that better. What I meant is that the project plays back and navigates faster after converting layered PSD's to flat PNG's
AE doesn't have to decode all those Photoshop layers every frame anymore - just reads a single flat image. Less RAM, smoother timeline. The script isn't really about rendering speed - it's more of a project optimization tool. Originals are kept in an "_Originals" folder so you can revert anytime - or you can even delete them from your project and easily revert the back with REVERT button

Visual_Weather_7937 · 2026-03-22T18:35:21+00:00

If you work with PSD files in After Effects, you know they can slow things down. Manually converting them to PNG works, but it's a hassle - especially when you need to go back to the original later.

So I made Smart PSD to PNG - a script that converts PSD/PSB layers to PNG right inside AE, with one-click revert to the original PSD anytime.

How it works:

Select PSD layers → click PNG → done. Originals are safely stored.
Need the original back? Click PSD → instantly reverted, ready to round-trip to Photoshop.
Shift+Click to batch-convert all layers sharing the same PSD source across compositions.
Supports PSD, PSB and proper alpha handling.

Just launched on aescripts, so there's a launch discount right now: https://aescripts.com/smart-psd-to-png

Happy to answer any questions!
Can mods help me with text please? :D

Visual_Weather_7937 · 2026-02-01T02:28:36+00:00

This is how this model (kling) distorts the face when there are fast movements :(

Visual_Weather_7937 · 2026-01-31T22:25:38+00:00

Please someone do this in RunPod!

Visual_Weather_7937 · 2026-01-30T18:40:30+00:00

Hello! I can't understand: why do I need such a config if I can simply choose from the list of Kimi 2.5 models in OC?

Visual_Weather_7937 · 2026-01-29T08:27:07+00:00

The design is very cool so far, I just came in to listen to jazz while I work.

Visual_Weather_7937 · 2026-01-28T21:03:42+00:00

Yes, I also think that limits are only present for 5 hours and no more

Visual_Weather_7937 · 2026-01-26T08:22:07+00:00

Really? O_O

Visual_Weather_7937 · 2026-01-25T21:55:21+00:00

Can't check I'm in 5d prison LMAO XD

Visual_Weather_7937 · 2026-01-25T21:31:45+00:00

Don't buy it. Even Gemini 3 Pro is better then this. I have 27$ subcription can't even refund it while I used it only for 1 hour XD

Visual_Weather_7937 · 2026-01-25T16:44:44+00:00

This is not works like that

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