So, what makes Extrude so special? Here are some of its key features:
Tapers the extrusion toward a defined focal point or vector coordinate. Classic retro text animations, dramatic title sequences.
is a powerful tool for motion designers seeking to add depth and dimensionality to their 2D compositions. While Adobe After Effects includes built-in 3D renderers (such as the Cinema 4D or the Advanced 3D engines), they often demand heavy system resources and restrict native 2D features like text animators or complex vector shapes. Extrude by Plugin Everything bridges this gap by offering a GPU-accelerated, highly interactive 2D-to-3D extrusion workflow directly on your standard timeline layers.
Extrude by Plugin Everything gives you true geometric depth, bevels, and lighting for Shape Layers & Text—entirely within After Effects.
Extrude is perfect for artists who need to add "pop" to titles or logos. It’s particularly useful for:
Parametric shapes like Polygons or Rounded Rectangles must be converted to Bezier Paths before they can be extruded.
Native After Effects motion blur isn't supported; it must be added post-process using tools like CC Force Motion Blur.
Apply gradients to your extrusion to simulate metallic reflections or soft plastic finishes.
Extrude is built for modern pipeline stability. Based on the technical data from Toolfarm and aescripts:
: Text remains fully editable ("live") even after applying the effect, allowing for real-time updates without re-rendering.
