Adobe After Effects 2026 (2022) — Free Download for Mac

After Effects is the industry standard for motion graphics and visual effects. It is used by motion designers, graphic designers, and video editors to create complex animated graphics and visually appealing videos.

Create animation graphics

Animate text and graphics using preset styles or customize them frame by frame. Edit, add depth, animate, or convert them to editable outlines for even more unique results.

Transform your footage with visual effects

Remove unwanted objects, stabilize shaky video, or create movement like never before. Correct colors, blur or sharpen images, distort frames, transform flat objects into 3D shapes, and perform other creative feats.

Powerful compositing tools

Work efficiently with masks and layers and create animations on any layer. Individually control feathering and transparency. Isolate foreground elements from the background in no time.

Get started with presets and tutorials

Jump-start your project with preset styles, template compositions, and other time-saving creative tools. Get started with step-by-step tutorials right out of After Effects.

Details

Platform: Mac
Size: 8.0 GB
Version: 26.2.1
Developer: Adobe
Activation: Not required
Architecture: ARM
Release Year: 2022
Mode: Singleplayer

System Requirements

OS: macOS 26 Tahoe or later
Processor: Apple silicon M1 or better
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Apple GPU (integrated)
Storage: 8 GB available space