AE Notepad 2

AE Notepad 2 Professional note-taking plugin for After Effects & Premiere Pro. Smart notes and todos with timestamps, Export to PDF, capture ideas, track editing tasks, and jump back to any moment in your timeline instantly.

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Description

AE Notepad 2 - Professional note-taking plugin for After Effects & Premiere Pro. Smart notes and todos with timestamps, Export to PDF, Capture ideas, track editing tasks, and jump back to any moment in your timeline instantly.

After Effects Premiere Pro Windows macOS

What's New in v2

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Premiere Pro Support

Now works seamlessly with both After Effects and Premiere Pro. Take notes and manage tasks across your entire video editing workflow.

Improved UI

Completely redesigned interface with modern styling, better organization, and enhanced user experience for more efficient note-taking.

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Priority System

Organize your tasks with visual priority labels (Urgent, Normal, Done) to keep your workflow organized and focused on what matters most.

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Export to PDF

Export all your notes and todos as a professional PDF document for easy sharing with clients, team members, or project documentation.

Key Features

Two Work Modes

Switch between Canvas and Todo modes

Canvas for free-form notes, Todo for structured tasks. Switch seamlessly between both modes as you work.

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Project-Based Storage

Notes saved per project

Notes can be saved with 1 click for each project. Open your project, click load, and your notes are right there.

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PDF Export

Export all notes as PDF

Export all your notes and todos as a formatted PDF for sharing with clients or team members.

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Priority System

Urgent, Normal, and Done priority labels

Organize tasks with Urgent, Normal, and Done labels. Visual color coding keeps everything clear.

Time-Stamped Tasks

Tasks automatically capture current time

Every task automatically captures the current composition time and project context when created.

One-Click Jump

Click timestamp to jump back

Click any timestamp to instantly jump back to that exact moment in your timeline. No more scrubbing around.

See It In Action

Why Choose AE Notepad 2

Faster Video Editing Reviews

Jump directly to noted issues instead of hunting through your timeline. Perfect for motion graphics review and post-production workflow optimization.

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Professional Task Management

Keep all feedback, shot notes, and editing tasks organized in one place. Essential for video production and post-production project management.

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Enhanced Team Collaboration

Export comprehensive notes as PDF for easy client review and team sharing. Streamlines video editing feedback loops and approval processes.

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Seamless Project Continuity

Notes save automatically with your After Effects and Premiere Pro projects. Maintains editing context across sessions for consistent workflow.

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Timeline-Based Note Taking

Revolutionary timestamp feature connects notes directly to specific frames. Game-changing for video editors and motion designers requiring precise feedback tracking.

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Productivity Boost for Creatives

Reduces time spent searching for specific moments in long compositions. Increases efficiency for freelance video editors and post-production teams.

Interface

Todo List View

Todo List interface

Canvas View

Canvas interface

System Requirements

  • After Effects 2021+ or Premiere Pro 2021+
  • Windows 10+ or macOS 10.14+
  • ZXP Manager for installation

What's Included

  • AE Notepad 2 Extension (.ZXP)
  • Installation Guide
  • Quick Start Tutorial

Upgrade Notice

If you purchased it when it was a "Name Your Own Price" product, you can get a discount equal to the amount you paid for it. For example, if you paid $,5 you would get a $5 discount toward this new version. Simply login to the same account and the upgrade price will be automatically shown. If you need assistance, please open a support ticket and we will be happy to help.

Streamline Your Creative Workflow

Take notes that matter. Track tasks that get done. Jump back to any moment instantly.

Discussions

Want to talk about it?

Head over to r/aescripts to chat with fellow users about this product.

Need Support?

Please open a support ticket to be connected directly with the author of this product

Version History

2.1.2 -

Jan 27, 2026

Now the notes autosave every 5 seconds + Some bug fixes

2.1.1 -

Nov 27, 2025

Fixed the spacebar bug

2.1.0 -

Nov 17, 2025

Some Bug Fixes
Enhanced the Canvas mode to support rich text
Added Comp tags to notes
Simplified notes saving
Enhanced PDF Export
Improved performance

2.0.1 -

Sep 13, 2025

Fixed the licensing key issue

2.0.0 -

Sep 12, 2025

Now Supports After Effects and Premiere Pro.

Set and filer notes by Priority.

Export notes to pdf.

Improved UI.

Compatibility

After Effects

2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, CC 2019, CC 2018

Premiere Pro

2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, CC 2019, CC 2018