Stacked Captions
Next-gen AI plugin · Adobe After Effects
Captions,
Captions,
stacked.
stacked.
Turn boring captions into animated, stacked word
blocks in After Effects — semi-automatic for precision, or
fully automatic with built-in AI. 20× faster than building
stacks by hand.
Generate animated, stacked word blocks in After Effects as seen in viral videos — semi-automatic for precision, or fully automatic with built-in AI. 20× faster than building by hand.
Generate animated, stacked word blocks in After Effects as seen in viral videos — semi-automatic for precision, or
fully automatic with built-in AI. 20× faster than building by hand.
Watch the 60s demo
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7-day free trial · No credit card required
7-day free trial
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macOS
Windows
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20×
Faster than manual stacks
Claude
Haiku 4.5 · built-in AI
Elevenlabs
Scribe V2 · built-in AI
7 days
Free trial · No card
Free trial
Mac · Win
After Effects 2023+
20×
Faster than manual stacks
Claude
Haiku 4.5 · built-in AI
7 days
Free trial · No card
Mac · Win
After Effects 2023+
Elevenlabs
Scribe V2 · built-in AI
20×
Faster than manual stacks
Claude
Haiku 4.5 · built-in AI
7 days
Free trial · No card
Mac · Win
After Effects 2023+
Elevenlabs
Scribe V2 · built-in AI
01
How it works
How it works
From Premiere captions to
stacked animation — in three
clicks.
Transcribe, style, animate, and group your captions within After Effects
Transcribe, style, animate, and group your captions within After Effects - all in one.
Transcribe, style, animate, and group your captions within After Effects - all in one.
No manual un-precomposing. No manual textblock creation. No
adding text styles and effects by hand.
AI-powered transcription, full style & animation control, and automatic grouping & stacking — all in a single After Effects extension. Built for editors who want speed without giving up creative control.
01
Bring captions from Premiere.
Generate Captions
Send your Premiere Pro caption track over to After Effects. Stacked Captions un-precomposes them into text layers.
Our built-In AI Transcribe Tool uses Elevenlabs Scribe V2 to generate your captions with 99% precision, in +90 languages, and with perfect timing.
Premiere → After Effects
Elevenlabs Scribe V2
Elevenlabs Scribe V2
Elevenlabs Scribe V2
02
Set your styles & presets.
Style & Animate
One config for normal words, one for keywords. Drop in any .ffx animation preset — even complex stacks of multiple effects.
Apply your own fonts and animations both for keywords and normal words. Full creative control over your captions - no templates to choose from.
Text style + .ffx preset
03
Hit a button. Watch it stack.
Group & Stack
Hand the whole comp to Claude Haiku 4.5 and let the AI plan the groups, keywords, layout and animations.
Group your captions manually or with AI based on semantics and rhythm. Stack your captions with one click to achieve the viral caption animation style.
Manual or AI · one undo step
Manual or AI
02
Two modes
Two engines. One workflow.
Pick semi-automatic for surgical control over every group — or hand
the whole comp to the AI and review the plan.
Mode A — Semi-Automatic
Group, style and animate — one click each.
Total control. Select the layers you want, click once to group them into a stacked word block, then push your text style and animation preset to any layer set.
Group any selection into one stacked word block — one click.
Apply your animation preset to any number of text layers at once.
Create reusable text style presets
Mode B — AI · Claude Haiku 4.5
Let the model read your transcript and lay it out.
The AI reads the logic of your text, decides which words belong together, picks keywords, assigns your presets to the right layers — and stacks the result like the most viral social videos.
Smart word grouping based on rhythm and meaning.
Keyword detection — the highlight style lands where it counts.
Auto-stack layout — visual stacking like top-performing social clips.
Group any selection into one stacked word block — one click.
03
Group & Stack
Create viral layered captions
Group your text layers and stack them in a single move — the foundation for the layered, kinetic caption style you see all over short-form content. Group manually, or let the built-in AI suggest groupings based on your transcript.
Choose between manual and AI grouping
Create Null Objects per layer group
Stack selected text layers using one button
Get Plugin — 7 days free
04
01
Semi-Auto · Mode A
Generate Captions
Surgical control, without friction.
Transcribe within After Effects
For motion designers who want to direct every move themselves. Stacked Captions takes the repetitive After Effects busywork off your plate while leaving every creative decision in your hands.
A best-in-class transcription engine, finally built right into After Effects. With our built in AI Transcription Tool using Elevenlabs Scribe V2 you'll get better precision Captions than in Premiere Pro - with a refreshingly simple way to fix spelling mistakes or manage how textlayers are split.
Click → group a selection into one stacked word block.
Choose between work area or whole composition
Click → transfer your saved text style to any number of layers.
Choose a fixed number of words per text layer - or simply let AI choose for you
Click → apply your animation preset to any number of layers.
Manage spelling mistakes or texlayer
Every action is a single undo step — no half-applied mess.
Generate your fully adjustable text layers
05
02
AI Mode · Claude Haiku 4.5
Style & Animate
The AI groups, picks keywords, and stacks for you.
Apply your own Style & Effects
Claude reads the logic of your script and decides which words belong together, which words are keywords, and stacks them automatically.
Style captions your way: any font, any color, any spacing — and apply your own .ffx animation presets to bring them to life. Mark individual words as keywords to give them a separate style and animation entirely.
Smart grouping → AI decides word groups based on rhythm and meaning
Keyword detection → AI detects keywords and applies keyword styles
Let AI detect keywords or choose them yourself
Auto-stacked layout → Words are positioned in viral stack style.
Press one button to apply your style to selected layers
Press one button to apply your .ffx presets to selected layers
Apply different styles & effects for keywords and normal words
AI Match → Styles and animation presets are matched to the right layers.
Create and reuse your own presets of styles and effects
06
Ultra flexibility
Any preset. Any style. No limits.
Every text style is possible. Every animation preset is possible —
including complex stacks with multiple effects layered on top of
each other. Apply it across hundreds of layers in one click.
07
Manual vs Stacked
Manual vs Plugin
Why editors switch.
The math on a typical 60-second video cut. Same end result —
radically different time and effort cost.
The math on a typical 60-second video cut. Same end result —
radically different time and effort cost.
Manual workflow
~ 30 min
per 60s of captioned video
✕
Un-precomp every word group individually.
✕
Create each text block by hand.
✕
Apply animation presets one layer at a time.
✕
Move every textlayer manually.
✕
Move every textlayer into place manually.
✕
Redo it all when the script changes.
With Stacked Captions
~ 90 sec
same shot · 20× faster
✓
One click to un-precompose all text layers.
✓
One click to group any selection into a stacked block.
✓
One click to push an animation preset to N layers.
✓
Keywords detected by AI and styled with one click.
✓
Textlayers stacked automatically.
✓
One click to create Null Objects for every word group
Manual workflow
~ 60 min
per 60s of captioned video
✕
Generate captions in Premiere Pro with bad transcription tools.
✕
Create text blocks by hand
✕
Apply animation presets one layer at a time.
✕
Move every textlayer manually.
✕
Style Keywords seperately
✕
Redo it all when the script changes.
With Stacked Captions
~ 3 min
same shot · 20× faster
✓
Generate captions directly in After Effects
✓
One click to group any selection into a text blocks.
✓
One click to push an animation preset to N layers.
✓
Automatic textlayer stacking using one button.
✓
Keywords detected by AI and styled with one click.
✓
One click to create Null Objects for every word group
08
Pricing
One plan. Two ways to pay.
7 days free.
Mac & Windows. Every feature in every plan — including AI mode.
Pick the cadence that fits you.
Yearly
7,49 €
9,99€
/ month
Billed yearly at 89,99 € · ~30 € saved vs
monthly
Billed yearly at 119,88 € · 36 € saved vs
monthly
Unlimited text styles & animation presets.
Access to all plugin features
Auto-stack layout — the viral-clip look, built-in.
4.050.000 AI tokens per month
Works on Mac & Windows · After Effects 2023+.
Works on Mac & Windows · After Effects 2023+.
7-day free trial included.
7-day free trial included
Priority support & preset library updates.
Priority support
Best value · Save 25%
Best value · Save 23%
Monthly
9,99 €
12,99 €
/ month
Billed monthly · 119,88 € / year · cancel
anytime
Billed monthly · 155,88€ / year · cancel
anytime
Unlimited text styles & animation presets.
Access to all plugin features
Auto-stack layout — the viral-clip look, built-in.
4.050.000 AI tokens per month
Works on Mac & Windows · After Effects 2023+.
7-day free trial included.
7-day free trial included
Email support.
Support
Best FLEXIBILITY
Try every feature free for 7 days · Cancel anytime
09
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Start stacking.
Bring your Premiere captions to After Effects and let Stacked
Captions do the rest — in your styles, with your presets.
Get Plugin — 7 days free
Watch the 60s demo
7-day free trial · Mac & Windows
Created by editors, for editors
This Plugin is fully developed, designed and optimized by editors who work with this Plugin on a regular basis.
Get Plugin — 7 days free
Watch Plugin Tutorial
7-day free trial · Mac & Windows
How do I draw Frames?
To draw a Frame, click on Layout in the Toolbar, then select Frame. Now, you can click and drag anywhere on the Canvas.
How do I add images?
To add an image, select any Frame, and either double-click on it, or go to the Fill property. In the Fill property, switch to the image icon. Here, you can upload images.
How do I add videos?
To add a video to your site, click the “Insert” button and navigate to the “Media” section. Then, drag and drop a video component onto the Canvas.
Does this Plugin work on Windows and MacOS?
Yes, this Plugin is developed both for Windows and Mac users.
Why is this a monthly subscription?
Stacked Captions uses AI for several core features — including transcription, keyword detection, and content-aware caption grouping. A subscription is what makes those features possible, with a monthly token allowance you can spend across all AI-powered functions. With a one-time payment, the AI side of the plugin simply couldn't stay sustainable long-term.
Will the plugin keep getting updates?
Absolutely. Stacked Captions will receive regular updates over time, with new features added as the product grows — all included in your subscription.
01
Generate Captions
Transcribe within After Effects
A best-in-class transcription engine, finally built right into After Effects. With our built in AI Transcription Tool using Elevenlabs Scribe V2 you'll get better precision Captions than in Premiere Pro - with a refreshingly simple way to fix spelling mistakes or manage how textlayers are split.
Choose between work area or whole composition
Choose a fixed number of words per text layer - or simply let AI choose for you
Manage spelling mistakes or texlayer
Generate your fully adjustable text layers
Get Plugin — 7 days free
02
Style & Animate
Apply your own Style & Effects
Style captions your way: any font, any color, any spacing — and apply your own .ffx animation presets to bring them to life. Mark individual words as keywords to give them a separate style and animation entirely.
Let AI detect keywords or choose them yourself
Press one button to apply your style to selected layers
Press one button to apply your .ffx presets to selected layers
Apply different styles & effects for keywords and normal words
Create and reuse your own presets of styles and effects
Get Plugin · 7 days free
03
Group & Stack
Create viral layered captions
Group your text layers and stack them in a single move — the foundation for the layered, kinetic caption style you see all over short-form content. Group manually, or let the built-in AI suggest groupings based on your transcript.
Choose between manual and AI grouping
Create Null Objects per layer group
Stack selected text layers using one button
Get Plugin — 7 days free
Manual vs Plugin
Why editors switch.
The math on a typical 60-second video cut. Same end result —
radically different time and effort cost.
Manual workflow
~ 60 min
per 60s of captioned video
✕
Generate captions in Premiere Pro with bad transcription tools.
✕
Create text blocks by hand
✕
Apply animation presets one layer at a time.
✕
Move every textlayer manually.
✕
Style Keywords seperately
✕
Redo it all when the script changes.
With Stacked Captions
~ 3 min
same shot · 20× faster
✓
Generate captions directly in After Effects
✓
One click to group any selection into a text blocks.
✓
One click to push an animation preset to N layers.
✓
Automatic textlayer stacking using one button.
✓
Keywords detected by AI and styled with one click.
✓
One click to create Null Objects for every word group
Manual workflow
~ 60 min
per 60s of captioned video
✕
Generate captions in Premiere Pro with bad transcription tools.
✕
Create text blocks by hand
✕
Apply animation presets one layer at a time.
✕
Move every textlayer manually.
✕
Style Keywords seperately
✕
Redo it all when the script changes.
With Stacked Captions
~ 3 min
same shot · 20× faster
✓
Generate captions directly in After Effects
✓
One click to group any selection into a text blocks.
✓
One click to push an animation preset to N layers.
✓
Automatic textlayer stacking using one button.
✓
Keywords detected by AI and styled with one click.
✓
One click to create Null Objects for every word group
Pricing
One plan. Two ways to pay.
7 days free.
Mac & Windows. Every feature in every plan — including AI mode.
Pick the cadence that fits you.
Yearly
9,99€
/ month
Billed yearly at 119,88 € · 36 € saved vs
monthly
Access to all plugin features
4.050.000 AI tokens per month
Works on Mac & Windows · After Effects 2023+.
7-day free trial included
Priority support
Best value · Save 23%
Start 7-day free trial
Monthly
12,99 €
/ month
Billed monthly · 155,88€ / year · cancel
anytime
Access to all plugin features
4.050.000 AI tokens per month
Works on Mac & Windows · After Effects 2023+.
7-day free trial included
Support
Start 7-day free trial
Best FLEXIBILITY
Try every feature free for 7 days · Cancel anytime
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Created by editors,
for editors
This Plugin is fully developed, designed and optimized by editors who work with this Plugin on a regular basis.
Get Plugin — 7 days free
Watch Plugin Tutorial
7-day free trial · Mac & Windows
Created by editors,
for editors
This Plugin is fully developed, designed and optimized by editors who work with this Plugin on a regular basis.
Get Plugin — 7 days free
Watch Plugin Tutorial
7-day free trial · Mac & Windows
Does this Plugin work on Windows and MacOS?
Yes, this Plugin is developed both for Windows and Mac users.
Why is this a monthly subscription?
Stacked Captions uses AI for several core features — including transcription, keyword detection, and content-aware caption grouping. A subscription is what makes those features possible, with a monthly token allowance you can spend across all AI-powered functions. With a one-time payment, the AI side of the plugin simply couldn't stay sustainable long-term.
Will the plugin keep getting updates?
Absolutely. Stacked Captions will receive regular updates over time, with new features added as the product grows — all included in your subscription.
01
Generate Captions
Transcribe within After Effects
A best-in-class transcription engine, finally built right into After Effects. With our built in AI Transcription Tool using Elevenlabs Scribe V2 you'll get better precision Captions than in Premiere Pro - with a refreshingly simple way to fix spelling mistakes or manage how textlayers are split.
Choose between work area or whole composition
Choose a fixed number of words per text layer - or simply let AI choose for you
Manage spelling mistakes or texlayer
Generate your fully adjustable text layers
Get Plugin — 7 days free
02
Style & Animate
Apply your own Style & Effects
Style captions your way: any font, any color, any spacing — and apply your own .ffx animation presets to bring them to life. Mark individual words as keywords to give them a separate style and animation entirely.
Let AI detect keywords or choose them yourself
Press one button to apply your style to selected layers
Press one button to apply your .ffx presets to selected layers
Apply different styles & effects for keywords and normal words
Create and reuse your own presets of styles and effects
Get Plugin · 7 days free
03
Group & Stack
Create viral layered captions
Group your text layers and stack them in a single move — the foundation for the layered, kinetic caption style you see all over short-form content. Group manually, or let the built-in AI suggest groupings based on your transcript.
Choose between manual and AI grouping
Create Null Objects per layer group
Stack selected text layers using one button
Get Plugin — 7 days free
Manual vs Plugin
Why editors switch.
The math on a typical 60-second video cut. Same end result — radically different time and effort cost.
Manual workflow
~ 60 min
per 60s of captioned video
✕
Generate captions in Premiere Pro with bad transcription tools.
✕
Create text blocks by hand
✕
Apply animation presets one layer at a time.
✕
Move every textlayer manually.
✕
Style Keywords seperately
✕
Redo it all when the script changes.
With Stacked Captions
~ 3 min
same shot · 20× faster
✓
Generate captions directly in After Effects
✓
One click to group any selection into a text blocks.
✓
One click to push an animation preset to N layers.
✓
Automatic textlayer stacking using one button.
✓
Keywords detected by AI and styled with one click.
✓
One click to create Null Objects for every word group
Manual workflow
~ 60 min
per 60s of captioned video
✕
Generate captions in Premiere Pro with bad transcription tools.
✕
Create text blocks by hand
✕
Apply animation presets one layer at a time.
✕
Move every textlayer manually.
✕
Style Keywords seperately
✕
Redo it all when the script changes.
With Stacked Captions
~ 3 min
same shot · 20× faster
✓
Generate captions directly in After Effects
✓
One click to group any selection into a text blocks.
✓
One click to push an animation preset to N layers.
✓
Automatic textlayer stacking using one button.
✓
Keywords detected by AI and styled with one click.
✓
One click to create Null Objects for every word group
Pricing
One plan. Two ways to pay.
7 days free.
Mac & Windows. Every feature in every plan — including AI mode. Pick the cadence that fits you.
Yearly
9,99€
/ month
Billed yearly at 119,88 € · 36 € saved vs
monthly
Access to all plugin features
4.050.000 AI tokens per month
Works on Mac & Windows · After Effects 2023+.
7-day free trial included
Priority support
Best value · Save 23%
Start 7-day free trial
Monthly
12,99 €
/ month
Billed monthly · 155,88€ / year · cancel
anytime
Access to all plugin features
4.050.000 AI tokens per month
Works on Mac & Windows · After Effects 2023+.
7-day free trial included
Support
Start 7-day free trial
Best FLEXIBILITY
Try every feature free for 7 days · Cancel anytime
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Created by editors,
for editors
This Plugin is fully developed, designed and optimized by editors who work with this Plugin on a regular basis.
Get Plugin — 7 days free
Watch Plugin Tutorial
7-day free trial · Mac & Windows
Created by editors,
for editors
This Plugin is fully developed, designed and optimized by editors who work with this Plugin on a regular basis.
Get Plugin — 7 days free
Watch Plugin Tutorial
7-day free trial · Mac & Windows
Does this Plugin work on Windows and MacOS?
Yes, this Plugin is developed both for Windows and Mac users.
Why is this a monthly subscription?
Stacked Captions uses AI for several core features — including transcription, keyword detection, and content-aware caption grouping. A subscription is what makes those features possible, with a monthly token allowance you can spend across all AI-powered functions. With a one-time payment, the AI side of the plugin simply couldn't stay sustainable long-term.
Will the plugin keep getting updates?
Absolutely. Stacked Captions will receive regular updates over time, with new features added as the product grows — all included in your subscription.