Requirements

  • After Effects 2022 or newer
  • macOS or Windows with CEP extensions enabled
  • A ZXP installer such as the free ZXP/UXP Installer

Install Steps

  1. Download the latest Anchored .zip from the Motion Fun site.
  2. Extract the archive to reveal the .zxp file.
  3. Open your ZXP installer.
  4. Drag the .zxp into the installer and complete the install.
  5. Restart After Effects.

Open Anchored

In After Effects, go to Window > Extensions > Anchored.

You should see the 3x3 dot grid. If the panel is blank or missing, verify the install completed and that you restarted After Effects.

Anchored works well docked at half-width alongside other panels. You can also run it at full dock width or floating. The panel adapts its layout to whatever size you give it.

Updating

Install updates the same way: download the new .zip, extract the .zxp, install over the existing version, and restart After Effects.