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How to Properly Duplicate Compositions in After Effects (The Right Way)

"There has to be a faster way," he muttered, his fingers flying across the keyboard. He searched for True Comp Duplicator

: Automatically updating expressions so they point to the new duplicated layers instead of the originals.

In After Effects, go to and enable "Allow Scripts to Write Files and Access Network" . Why Use True Comp Duplicator?

Assuming you successfully downloaded and installed the script, here is a quick tutorial:

is a widely used utility script for Adobe After Effects designed to solve a specific and frustrating problem: the independent duplication of nested compositions (pre-comps).

: It can preserve your existing folder structure or create new ones for the duplicated assets. Free Alternatives