ReAlign: Layer Alignment and Anchor Point Tool
Align layers and anchor points easily, add spacing, and organize your layouts - all in a simple, customizable interface.
Layer and Anchor Alignment
Align layers or anchor points to 9 positions in the composition. Hold Shift to switch between layer and anchor point alignment.
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Switch between layer and anchor alignment with Shift key
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9 position alignment grid for easy control
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Layer alignment shown in blue, anchor alignment in purple
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Compatible with spacing controls
Smart Alignment
Advanced alignment modes for working with layer groups and maintaining spacing relationships.
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Group alignment mode for unified movement
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Maintain horizontal spacing while shifting vertically
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Maintain vertical spacing while shifting horizontally
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Compatible with spacing controls
Center Alignment
Center layers or anchor points on X/Y axes while preserving position on the other axis.
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Center horizontally (X) or vertically (Y)
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Hold Shift to center anchor points instead of layers
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Visual feedback with blue/purple color
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Maintains position on non-centered axis
Align to Selected Layer
Align layers relative to a selected reference layer.
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Use any layer as alignment reference
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Compatible with margin and padding controls
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Works with both Center X/Y buttons and Smart mode alignment
Quick Align X/Y
Quickly align layers to match the X or Y position of your reference layer. Perfect for creating clean rows and columns.
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Match horizontal positions with Align X
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Match vertical positions with Align Y
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Use the last selected layer as reference
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Keep other positions unchanged
Path Distribution
Distribute layers evenly in a straight line between your first and last selected layers, creating perfect spacing automatically.
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Uses first and last layers as endpoints
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Perfect for creating motion paths
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Automatic spacing calculation
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Works with any number of layers
Settings
Keep your workspace clean and efficient by choosing which tools you want to see. Your preferences are automatically saved for next time.
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Show only the tools you use most
Arrange Sections
Arrange sections by dragging them to your preferred position. Reset to default order if needed.
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Drag and drop to change section order
Compatibility
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Compatible with Adobe After Effects 2021 and above
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Fully tested on Windows OS
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Should work on macOS but haven't tested it there
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Requires the aescripts.com ZXP Installer to install the extension
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Version: 2.1.0
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Last Update: 2025-3-22
