Release · 2025
Adobe After Effects 2025
True 3D workspace, Roto Brush 3, AI-assisted compositing
What's New
- True 3D workspace with native 3D models
- Roto Brush 3 with one-click subject isolation
- Smarter Properties Panel
- Faster H.264 export
Size~3.2 GB
OSWindows 10 (64-bit) v22H2 or Windows 11
RAM16 GB (32 GB recommended)
LanguagesEN, RU, ES, DE, FR & more
Free
~3.2 GB
Antivirus verified
About Adobe After Effects 2025
After Effects 2025 ships the True 3D workspace with native 3D models, lights and cameras, plus Roto Brush 3 powered by an updated AI model. Properties Panel reorganises every parameter for faster keyframing.
Key Features
- True 3D workspace with native 3D models
- Roto Brush 3 with one-click subject isolation
- Smarter Properties Panel
- Faster H.264 export
- Improved color management
- Adobe Firefly integration for plates
System Requirements
| os | Windows 10 (64-bit) v22H2 or Windows 11 |
| cpu | Intel or AMD 64-bit, 2 GHz or faster |
| ram | 16 GB (32 GB recommended) |
| hdd | 10 GB of available hard-disk space |
| gpu | GPU with DirectX 12 support, 4 GB VRAM |
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Adobe After Effects 2025 vs Adobe After Effects 2024 — Which to Choose?
Adobe After Effects 2025 brings firefly image 3, generative workflows, modern gpu acceleration, while Adobe After Effects 2024 focuses on generative ai tools (first wave), refreshed ui, faster metal/directx. Choose 2025 for the latest capabilities and long-term updates, or stay on 2024 if you prefer a familiar, lower-overhead release.
| Feature | Adobe After Effects 2025 | Adobe After Effects 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Release era | 2025 | 2024 |
| Highlights | Firefly Image 3, generative workflows, modern GPU acceleration | Generative AI tools (first wave), refreshed UI, faster Metal/DirectX |
| Performance | ✓ Optimized for modern CPUs and GPUs | ⚠ Tuned for hardware of its time |
| OS support | Windows 10 (22H2) / Windows 11 | Windows 10 / 11 |
| 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 2025 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 2025
- Download the Adobe After Effects 2025 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 2025 — sign in with your Adobe ID or apply your activation, and you are ready to work.
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