LayerStacker for After Effects

LayerStacker is the essential script for motion designers and video editors who want to work faster and smarter in After Effects.

Instantly stack and offset your selected layers with just a few clicks—no more manual timeline drudgery.

Key Features:

• Instantly stack selected layers in timeline order or reverse order
• Offset layers by any number of frames or seconds
• Respects your selection order for precise sequencing
• Quick value buttons for fast offset adjustments
• Toggle easily between frames and seconds
• Perfect for staggered animations, sequential reveals, and transitions
• Simple, intuitive panel—no learning curve
• Massive time-saver for complex projects and tight deadlines

LayerStacker is a powerful After Effects script designed by a motion designer for motion designers and video editors who value speed and precision.

With LayerStacker, you can instantly stack selected layers in your timeline with customizable offsets—by frames or seconds—and even reverse the stacking order. The script respects your selection order, making it perfect for staggered animations, sequential reveals, and complex transitions.

No more tedious manual adjustments or time-consuming keyframe shifts. LayerStacker’s intuitive panel lets you set offsets, toggle between frames and seconds, and apply quick value changes with a single click. Whether you’re working on large projects or tight deadlines, LayerStacker will save you hours and keep your workflow smooth and efficient.

Work smarter, not harder—upgrade your After Effects layer management with LayerStacker.

Installation

Note: Tutorial is in the youtube video.

There are various methods for installing .jsxbin scripts in After Effects, depending on the version of the program you are using.

• If you are using After Effects CC 2019 or a newer version:

1. Go to File > Scripts > Install Script File OR Install ScriptUI Panel
2. Locate the script file that you want to install and click “Select”
3. If the installation is successful, you will receive a notification stating that the script has been copied to your preferences folder
4. Restart After Effects for the changes to take effect
5. Your script should appear in File > Scripts OR at the bottom of the “Window” menu (if you selected ScriptUI Panel)

• If you are using an older version of After Effects, there are a few additional steps you will need to follow in order to install the script.

1. Copy the “LayerStacker.jsxbin” file to the After Effects script folder on your computer. The location of this folder will depend on whether you are using a Mac or a Windows machine.

• For Mac users, the folder can be found at “Applications/After Effects (your version here)/Scripts/ScriptUI Panels” (or simply Scripts if you don't want it as ScriptUI Panel)
• for Windows users, it can be found at “Program Files/Adobe/Adobe After Effects (your version here)/Support Files/Scripts/ScriptUI Panels” (or simply Scripts if you don't want it as ScriptUI Panel)

2. Close and reopen After Effects in order for the program to recognize the new script

3. The script should appear in the “Window” menu

It is worth noting that as most After Effect scripts, LayerStacker is dockable, which means that it can be placed wherever you prefer within the layout of After Effects.