Version 3.7.8 (18 October 2026)
New Tool:
- Create New Object: Creates comps, layers, shapes, arrows and 3D objects from one palette.
Improvement:
- Close with Esc: Every MoBar tool window closes with the Esc key.
- Status line: Tool windows now show results and warnings in a status line instead of popups.
- Name tokens: Build names from tokens such as $layer, $comp and $index in Rename Layers, Batch Rename Comps, Pre-Compose, Parent to Null and Save Screenshot.
- History: Text fields remember your recent entries. Pick one from the list, remove one, or clear the list.
- Number and color fields: Step values with the arrow keys. Short hex colors are completed.
- Right-to-left text: Improved support in the text tools.
- Sharper icons on high-resolution displays.
- Cleaner Extensions menu: The dockable panels no longer appear in Window > Extensions. See Dockable Panels.
- Rebuilt:Rename Layers, Batch Rename Comps, Find and Replace Text, Find and Replace Expressions, Batch Color Replacer, Expression Editor, Find Effects, Proxy Manager, Project Cleanup, Decompose and Create Camera Rig.
- Redesigned:Parent to Null, Delayer, Set Anchor Point, Order Layers, Offset Keys, Shift Keys in Time, Duplicate Comps, Batch Resize Canvas, Relink Missing Files, Export Comps as New Project and Toggle Layer Visibility.
- Selection tools: New options and much faster in Select Matching Property, Select Odd/Even Layers, Select Every Nth Layer and Random Select/Deselect.
- Split Text Object: Much faster. Letters keep their shape, and text animators keep their motion.
- Highlight Text: New Offset control for Underline and Scribble.
- Typewriter: Works with Arabic and Hebrew text.
- Save Screenshot: New Marked Frames scope and custom file names.
- Auto Crop Comps: Works with 3D layers and masks. New Detect Alpha option.
- Pre-Compose: Name patterns, a folder option and a Rasterize option. The precomp takes the label color most of its layers have.
- Set Layer Colors: New modes and color options.
- Duplicate Layers: Offset each copy in Rotation, Scale, Opacity and Time.
- Offset Layers: Ease In / Ease Out spacing and random jitter.
- Keyframe Assistant: New Read from key and Apply buttons. Ctrl-click applies the last values.
- Key Selector: New Layer In/Out range. Shift-click adds to the selection.
- Key Looper: New In & Out option and a Remove button.
- Clean Keyframes: Shows how many keys it will remove, with a Select button to see them first.
- Find & Replace Key Values: New Select button, Add and Multiply.
- Convert Path to Mask: Also converts rectangles, ellipses and stars.
- Create Guide/Grid System: The window stays open, and your own guides are kept.
- New options:Rectangle Wizard (corner radius), Grid Overlay (margins), Null Controllers for Points (tangents), Add Attachment Point (appearance), Add Secondary Value (Scale lock) and Batch Scale Comps (math in the fields).
- Also improved:Bounce, Blinker Flicker, Remove Expressions with Errors, Link Effect Properties, Shift Layer Times, Reset Layer Properties, Clone Keys and Snap Keys to Frames.
Bug Fix:
- Every tool reviewed: All MoBar tools were tested one by one, and many small issues were fixed along the way.
- Undo: Fixed tools leaving an extra undo step after an error.
- Non-English After Effects: Fixed several tools that did not work.
- After Effects 2021 to 2024: Fixed several tools and window layouts on older versions.
- Palettes: Fixed errors when two MoBar palettes were open at the same time.
- Cameras, lights and locked layers: Tools skip what they cannot change instead of stopping with an error.
Version 3.7.7 (6 June 2026)
New Tool:
- Composition Settings: Alternative to the native Composition Settings window, featuring a cleaner interface, a time format toggle, preset management, and quick background color adjustments with the arrow keys.
Bug Fix:
- Several minor issues in the MoBar tools have been fixed.
Version 3.7.6 (13 April 2026)
New Tool:
- Null Controllers for Points: Creates null layer controllers for the selected vertices of shape or mask paths, unlocking a whole new way to bring them to life.
Version 3.7.5 (7 March 2026)
New Tool:
- Highlight Text: Generates animated highlight for selected text layers or specific text ranges with customizable style and color options
New Icons:
- Added 60 new Math icons to the Icons Library
Version 3.7.4 (17 February 2026)
New Tool:
- Label Color Themes: Customizes the global After Effects label colors and names by applying professionally curated color palettes for better accessibility, specific moods, or higher contrast.
- Proxy Manager: Automates the rendering and linking process, allowing you to quickly toggle between high-res originals and lightweight proxies to speed up your viewport performance.
Bug Fix:
- Fixed an issue with Duplicate Comp (Timeline Comps)
Version 3.7.3 (5 January 2026)
Improvement:
- Tools launch more quickly now
Bug Fix:
- Fixed an issue in the Relink Missing Files tool
- Fixed an issue in the Reveal in Finder/Explorer tool
Version 3.7.2 (15 December 2025)
New Tool:
- Order Shape Groups: Sorts, moves, and navigates between shape groups inside a shape layer
- Bake Shape Repeater: Converts selected repeaters into individual shape groups, baking the transformations
- Reset Shape Transforms: Resets all transform properties of shape groups within selected layers to their default values
- Reverse Path Direction: Reverses the direction of selected shape paths
- Select Layers Above/Below: Selects all layers above/below the selected layers
Bug Fix:
- Fixed an issue that caused login problems on Windows
- Fixed an issue in the Find Effects tool
Improvement:
- Improved how MoBar interacts with After Effects shortcuts
Version 3.7.1 (08 December 2025)
New Tool:
- Move Layers: Moves selected layers in the stack and navigates layer selection
- Reveal in Finder/Explorer: Reveals the source file of selected project items in Finder/Explorer
- Convert Mask to Path: Converts masks to shape layers with fill, stroke, and merge options
Bug Fix:
- Fixed an issue in the Expression Library caused by non standard naming
Version 3.7.0 (18 November 2025)
New Tool:
- Link Effect Properties: Links effect properties on selected layers to a single master effect
- Decompose: Extracts layers from nested pre-comps into the parent comp
- Clean Keyframes: Deletes keyframes based on a user-defined scope and time range
Bug Fix:
- Trim Layers: Fixed an issue related to layers that include fixed start and end times
Version 3.6.0 (04 November 2025)
New Tool:
- Duplicate Comps: Duplicates compositions and their nested pre-comps with naming and expression-updating options
- Toggle Layer Visibility: Toggles visibility of layers by type, including effects, styles
- Reset Layer Properties: Resets transform properties and removes attributes like keyframes, expressions from selected layers
Version 3.5.1 (20 October 2025)
Bug Fix:
- Resolved a bug preventing Add and User Menu buttons from working after the recent update.
Version 3.5.0 (19 October 2025)
New Tool:
- Find Effects: Finds effects by name, status, or scope, with options to batch enable, disable, delete, and reveal
- Replace Fonts: Finds and replaces fonts across selected layers, comps or the entire project
- Expression Editor: Write, apply, and manage expressions with a dedicated editor and a personal library
Version 3.4.0 (6 October 2025)
New Tool:
- Copy, Paste & Reverse Key Easing: Copy, paste, and reverse your keyframe easing
- Split Text Object: Split text layers into characters, words, or lines with an option to convert them to shape layers
- Relink Missing Files: Search for and relink missing footage, with support for image sequences and layered files
Improvement:
- Batch Color Replacer: Added new options and Recent Colors
- Shift Layer Times: Updated UI and added new features
- Trim Layers: Added a new "Fit Layers" function to trim selected layers to fit between adjacent layers
- Offset Layers: Added Layer Grouping feature
- Path Edit Mode: Added: Hold Ctrl/Cmd while running the tool to add keyframes to all path properties
Bug Fix:
- Parent to Null: Fixed an issue with the Null layer's position in Z space
- Create Grid System: Fixed a mismatch between the preview and the generated guide
- Text Box Generator: Fixed an issue where the box would match the paragraph box instead of the text size
Version 3.3.0 (4 July 2025)
New Tool:
- Keyframe Assistant: Simplifies keyframe easing adjustments, lets you save custom presets, and switch between keyframe types effortlessly
Improvement:
- Create Camera Rig has been enhanced with powerful new features like Target Layer, Auto Movement, and Camera Shake Presets
Bug Fix:
- Fixed a problem where multiple effect names listed
- Fixed panel issues when the main MoBar panel was closed
- Fixed a minor issue related to the Order Layer tool
- Fixed undo behavior for tools in the Easing category
Version 3.2.3 (26 March 2025)
Bug Fix:
- Fixed an issue with button key combinations on Macs
- Fixed a minor issue with the Typewriter tool
Version 3.2.2 (16 March 2025)
New Tool:
- Repeat Layer Duplication: Repeats the previous layer duplication and modify transforms to keep layers aligned
Improvement:
- The pop-up window now opens in a more accurate position
Bug Fix:
- Minor UI bugs fixed
Version 3.2.1 (4 February 2025)
Bug Fix:
- Fixed UI-related bugs.
- Fixed issues in the tool library.
Version 3.2.0 (27 January 2025)
Improvement:
- Performance boost: Panels load much more quickly.
Version 3.1.2 (22 November 2024)
Bug Fix:
- Minor UI bugs fixed
Version 3.1.1 (2 October 2024)
Bug Fix:
- Fixed an issue causing permission errors on macOS.
Version 3.1.0 (6 July 2024)
New:
- Custom User Panels: You can now create panels and place them anywhere on your workspace for a more personalized experience.
- Add new items extension and divider: You can now add an extension as a button and use dividers to organize your buttons better.
Improvement:
- Improved tooltip functionality: Tooltips are now clearer and provide straightforward information when you hover over items.
- Upgraded Key Looper tool UI: The Key Looper UI has been updated to be simpler and more user-friendly.
- Shortcut option: We've added an option to use the shortcut presets you select.
- Improved opening menu performance: We've also worked on improving the opening menu performance.
Version 3.0 (5 June 2024)
MoBar Pro initial version