The user interface is straightforward, offering complete control over how your files are duplicated and organized.
True Comp Duplicator is available through , the trusted marketplace for After Effects tools. While the script is incredibly powerful, it operates on a "Name Your Own Price" model, which means you can download it for free by entering , or support the developer by paying a suggested amount.
While scripts make duplication effortless, keeping your project organized prevents After Effects from lagging or crashing during heavy renders.
Keeps pre-comps unique to their parent composition.
In the True Comp Duplicator panel, specify how many independent copies you want to create in the "Copies" field. Configure Renaming (Optional):
The script intelligently handles comps that are used multiple times: if a composition appears several times in your hierarchy, the script ensures it is duplicated only once, and all other references point to that single new copy. This avoids cluttering your project with redundant duplicates while still giving you full independence for your new version.
If you’ve ever worked with complex, nested compositions in Adobe After Effects, you know the frustration of trying to duplicate a scene. You select your main composition, press Ctrl+D (or Cmd+D ), and discover that while you have a new main composition, it still uses the same sub-compositions as the original. Changing a layer in the new comp changes it in the old one too.
Once you download the True Comp Duplicator.jsx file, move it to the correct directory based on your operating system: