Install Extensions Manually ( .zxp )

Hold Your Fingers

Only use this method if you tried and failed to install the extension using the recommended method.



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Install

  1. Rename file.zxp to file.zip
  2. Unzip file.zip so you are left with a folder named πŸ“‚ file
  3. Move the folder to one of the following locations:
    • PC: C:/Users/*username*/AppData/Roaming/Adobe/CEP/extensions
    • Mac: /Users/*username*/Library/Application Support/Adobe/CEP/extensions
  4. Restart your Adobe Application and you are good to go!
Hold on! One of my folders is missing!

If you can't find .../Adobe/CEP/extensions on your computer, simply create it yourself.

Can't see the file extension?

On a Mac - Open Finder, click on the "View" menu and select "Show File Extensions".
On a PC - Open File Explorer, click on the "View" menu and select "File Name Extensions".

How do I unzip a file?

On a Mac - Double click the zip file.
On a PC - Right click the zip file and select "Extract All".

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Launch

  1. Open After Effects
  2. From the top bar, navigate to Window β†’ Extensions β†’ TOOL-NAME