Install Extensions Manually ( .zxp )

Hold Your Fingers

Only use this method if you tried and failed to install the extension using the recommended method.

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Install
  1. Rename Β %ToolName%.zxpΒ  to Β %ToolName%.zipΒ 
  2. Unzip Β %ToolName%.zipΒ  so you are left with a folder named Β πŸ“‚ %ToolName%Β 
  3. Move the folder to one of the following locations:
    • On PC:
      Β C:/Users/*username*/AppData/Roaming/Adobe/CEP/extensionsΒ 
    • On Mac:
      Β /Users/*username*/Library/Application Support/Adobe/CEP/extensionsΒ 
  4. Restart your Adobe Application and you are good to go!

FAQ

Hold on! One of my folders is missing!

If you can't find Β .../Adobe/CEP/extensionsΒ  on your computer, simply create it yourself.

Can't see the file extension?

On a Mac - Open Finder, click on the "View" menu and select "Show File Extensions".
On a PC - Open File Explorer, click on the "View" menu and select "File Name Extensions".

How do I unzip a file?

On a Mac - Double click the zip file.
On a PC - Right click the zip file and select "Extract All".

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Launch
  1. Open After Effects
  2. From the top bar, navigate to Β Window β†’ Extensions β†’ %Tool Name%Β 

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