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After Effects
Linkup
The ultimate in-app browser designed to keep you in the flow. Use AI tools, watch tutorials, and auto-import assets directly to your timeline with the Smart Download Manager. Includes a built-in Community Hub to discover shared bookmark libraries, discuss ideas, and chat with fellow artists.
NEW: Linkup v1.5 introduces significant architectural changes, including a dual-engine system, a new download manager, and a community hub.
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Connect Your Creative World!
The first browser that lives inside After Effects
What's New in Linkup v1.5?
What is Linkup?
Complete Walkthrough Guide
Seamless AI Loop
Forget the import dialog. Download assets (Images, Video, Audio) and watch them auto-import directly into your project bin and active timeline.
Direct-to-Timeline
Drag layers from your timeline directly to web-based AI tools (Firefly, Midjourney, Vidu). Download the result, and it loops back instantly.
What You Can Do With Linkup
✦︎ Generate
Drag layers to Web AI & import results.
🔎︎ Search
Find inspiration on Pinterest/Behance.
🕶 Visualize
View Storyboards side-by-side.
ᯤ Browse
Full web access inside your panel.
🗫 Read
Keep scripts & briefs visible.
🖿 Organize
Curate your favorite tools hub.
🡻 Download
Direct to Timeline. No friction.
▶ Watch
Follow tutorials while you work.
Understanding the Engine
Linkup offers flexible modes to ensure compatibility with every website.
Direct Mode
The native browser experience. Use this for general browsing, reading, and watching.
CAPABILITIES
✔ Opens any website: Universal Compatibility for seamless browsing.
✔ Sign in to web: Unrestricted login access for any account.
✔ Fast and stable browsing: Optimized for speed and rerliability
RESTRICTIONS
✖ Sistem isolated: Downloads are disabled or inaccessible
✖ Limited interaction: No smart menus or advanced file handling.
✖ Clipboard Limit: Cannot copy text using native web buttons
Download Mode
The asset hunter. Wraps the browser to intercept files and send them directly to your project.
CAPABILITIES
✔ Download & Save: Grab files from the internet directly onto AE.
✔ Smart context menu: Enables right-click download options.
✔ Fast and stable browsing: Deep integration for automated workflows
RESTRICTIONS
✖ Security blocks: Some sites may refuse to load (blank screen)
✖ Limited interaction: Complex sign-in processes may fail
User Agent: Legacy vs Modern
Legacy (Recommended):
The native AE browser identity. Use this for 95% of your browsing. Maximum stability.
Modern (Google Support):
Disguises the browser as Chrome. Use ONLY if you need to log in to Google Services (YouTube, Drive, Gmail).
Community Hub
discover shared bookmark libraries, discuss ideas, and chat with fellow artists.
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
1.5.0 -
Jan 4, 2026
Smart Folder Organization: Automatically sorts downloaded files into tidy sub-folders based on their type.
Floating Status Overlay: The download progress indicator is now a floating overlay that doesn't block the screen.
The Download button on the toolbar now displays the download history for the current session.
One-Click Import: Import assets directly into the active After Effects timeline.
Reveal in Explorer: Quickly access the source folder of the downloaded file.
Dual-Extension Architecture: Introduces two separate extension identities for maximum compatibility.
Instant Switching: Switch between Modern/Legacy modes instantly via the Settings menu without needing to manually restart After Effects or replace system files.
Community Hub: A new tab to discover and share shortcut collections curated by other users.
Integrated Forum: Features for discussion, bug reporting, and voting on new features accessible directly from within the panel.
Smart Tags: Tag shortcuts with specific mode preferences ("Modern/Legacy" & "Iframe/Direct"). Linkup will automatically switch modes when the shortcut is clicked.
Custom Categories: Create and manage your own shortcut categories for a more personalized workflow.
Iframe Performance: Significant improvement in browsing speed and responsiveness when using Iframe Mode.
Smart Context Menu: An adaptive right-click menu (changes options based on object: Image, Link, Video, or Page).
New Look: A modern dark theme interface with cleaner typography for better readability.
Status Indicator: "Iframe ON/OFF" marker in the bottom right corner for quick mode verification.
Fixed an issue where changing User Agent
Fixed file naming conflicts that caused downloaded files to be overwritten.
Resolved layout issues on small panel sizes.
Important Notes:
Google Login: Must be done in Legacy Mode + Direct Mode.
Cache Synchronization: A "Sync Cache" feature is available in Settings to copy login sessions from Legacy to Modern (requires closing After Effects temporarily).
First Launch: To open Linkup v1.5 for the first time, simply open the Linkup.jsxbin script. Then, click the Home button on the toolbar to launch the main extension panel.
Compatibility
After Effects
2026, 2025, 2024