Release · 2021
Adobe After Effects 2021
Roto Brush 2, 3D Design Space
What's New
- Roto Brush 2 with deep learning
- 3D Design Space (preview)
- Faster preview rendering
- Encoded preview for smoother playback
Size~2.3 GB
OSWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 (64-bit)
RAM4 GB (8 GB recommended)
LanguagesEN, RU, ES, DE, FR & more
Free
~2.3 GB
Antivirus verified
About Adobe After Effects 2021
After Effects 2021 ships Roto Brush 2 with deep-learning subject isolation, plus an early 3D Design Space for camera and light manipulation in true 3D.
Key Features
- Roto Brush 2 with deep learning
- 3D Design Space (preview)
- Faster preview rendering
- Encoded preview for smoother playback
- New scene edit detection
- Improved text tools
System Requirements
| os | Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 (64-bit) |
| cpu | Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64, 2 GHz or faster |
| ram | 4 GB (8 GB recommended) |
| hdd | 4 GB of available hard-disk space |
| gpu | GPU with OpenGL 4.0 support, 1 GB VRAM |
Adobe After Effects 2021 vs Adobe After Effects CS6 — Which to Choose?
Adobe After Effects 2021 brings sky replacement and neural filters introduction, faster startup, while Adobe After Effects CS6 focuses on mercury graphics engine, refreshed dark ui, classic perpetual release. Choose 2021 for the latest capabilities and long-term updates, or stay on CS6 if you prefer a familiar, lower-overhead release.
| Feature | Adobe After Effects 2021 | Adobe After Effects CS6 |
|---|---|---|
| Release era | 2021 | CS6 |
| Highlights | Sky Replacement and Neural Filters introduction, faster startup | Mercury Graphics Engine, refreshed dark UI, classic perpetual release |
| Performance | ✓ Optimized for modern CPUs and GPUs | ⚠ Tuned for hardware of its time |
| OS support | Windows 10 (22H2) / Windows 11 | Windows 7 / 8 / 10 |
| Installer size | ~3.6 GB | ~3.3 GB |
| Recommended for | ✓ Newest features and current Windows 11 builds | ⚠ Older PCs and proven, stable workflows |
Adobe After Effects 2021 Keyboard Shortcuts
Ctrl+NNew project
Ctrl+Alt+NNew composition
Ctrl+SSave
SpacePlay preview
0RAM preview
UShow animated properties
UUShow modified properties
PPosition
SScale
RRotation
TOpacity
Ctrl+DDuplicate layer
Ctrl+Shift+CPre-compose
Ctrl+MAdd to Render Queue
BSet work area start
NSet work area end
HomeGo to start
EndGo to end
How to Install Adobe After Effects 2021
- Download the Adobe After Effects 2021 installer using the button above.
- Close any running Adobe applications and temporarily pause real-time antivirus to avoid file locks.
- Right-click
Set-up.exeand choose Run as administrator, then follow the on-screen prompts. - Pick your interface language and target drive (about 3.6 GB of free space is required).
- Launch Adobe After Effects 2021 — sign in with your Adobe ID or apply your activation, and you are ready to work.
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