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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.

FeatureAdobe After Effects 2025Adobe After Effects 2024
Release era20252024
HighlightsFirefly Image 3, generative workflows, modern GPU accelerationGenerative AI tools (first wave), refreshed UI, faster Metal/DirectX
Performance Optimized for modern CPUs and GPUs Tuned for hardware of its time
OS supportWindows 10 (22H2) / Windows 11Windows 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

  1. Download the Adobe After Effects 2025 installer using the button above.
  2. Close any running Adobe applications and temporarily pause real-time antivirus to avoid file locks.
  3. Right-click Set-up.exe and choose Run as administrator, then follow the on-screen prompts.
  4. Pick your interface language and target drive (about 3.6 GB of free space is required).
  5. Launch Adobe After Effects 2025 — sign in with your Adobe ID or apply your activation, and you are ready to work.