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- ⭐ Frequently Asked Questions
- Is [x] plugin compatible with my After Effects version?
- How can I resolve "This unlicensed Adobe app will be disabled soon"?
- What will happen if I switch After Effects versions? (plugins, presets, etc..)
- What are plugins and which ones should I download?
- Which version of After Effects is the "best"?
- Can I download cracked plugins even though I have a legitimate copy of After Effects?
- There is a watermark / red x when I use a plugin?
- My plugin says it can be updated. Should I click accept?
- I have duplicate effects from a plugin. What do I do?
- I installed an extension (ex: Flow) but nothing happens when I click on it in After Effects. What do I do?
- Generative AI is not working. Help!
- ⭐ Windows Issues
- "Windows cannot complete the extraction. The destination file could not be created"
- "An unexpected error is keeping you from copying the file, Error 0x80004005"
- "The application was unable to start correctly (Oxc0000142). Click OK to close the application."
- "The system cannot find the path specified."
- ⭐️ MacOS Issues
- "After Effects can't continue: unexpected failure during application startup."
- "The following plugins are installed but are not yet compatible with this version".
- "[X] is damaged and cannot be opened, you should eject the disk image / you should move it to the trash."
- "The installation cannot continue as the installer file may be damaged. Download the installer file again."
- "You don't have XCode Command Line tools"
- "Error: couldn't find main entry point"
- "Failed with error code 133"
- "[X] cannot be opened because it is from an unidentified developer" / "because Apple cannot check it for malicious software" OR "cannot verify that this app is free from malware".
- "Unable to expand [X] into " ". (Error 79)"
- "Can't find/Error loading Sapphire bundle"
- "There was a problem installing CCXProcess"
⭐ Frequently Asked Questions
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Is [x] plugin compatible with my After Effects version?
The majority of plugins available on our Rentry will work on any "common" version of After Effects (2018+). Most scripts will only work on 2020/21+. -
How can I resolve "This unlicensed Adobe app will be disabled soon"?
This alert is fairly common and nothing you need to freak out over. Click here to learn how to remove it.
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What will happen if I switch After Effects versions? (plugins, presets, etc..)
Click here to learn how you can make a smooth transition when upgrading versions without losing anything. It's easier than you might think. -
What are plugins and which ones should I download?
Click here for a recommendation list. -
Which version of After Effects is the "best"?
The newest version (features) is always worth getting as long as you have enough RAM and a good CPU, unless you're on Mac or on a lower end PC. Click here for more information. -
Can I download cracked plugins even though I have a legitimate copy of After Effects?
Yes. It 100% won't hurt anything. -
There is a watermark / red x when I use a plugin?
A watermark means that whatever plugin you're using is unlicensed. This indicates you did not install it properly and that you should try again from scratch. Make sure to properly read the readme.txt if there is one, and to check our install tutorials. -
My plugin says it can be updated. Should I click accept?
No. You never want to risk updating cracked software through official update alerts, as the crack will likely stop working. If you would like to upgrade any of your software, you'll need to uninstall and install a newer cracked version. -
I have duplicate effects from a plugin. What do I do?
Choose and delete one of the paths shown in the popup. For example, during Sapphire duplicates you may have bothC:\Program Files\Adobe\Common\Plug-ins\7.0\MediaCore\Sapphire Plug-ins,
andC:\Program Files\Adobe\Common\Plug-ins\7.0\MediaCore\BorisFX\Sapphire Plug-ins
, you can either delete the first or the second. Click here for a video. -
I installed an extension (ex: Flow) but nothing happens when I click on it in After Effects. What do I do?
Ensure that the CEP (Common Extensibility Platform) is enabled.
Windows:
Close After Effects
Download this file and run it
Done!Mac:
Close After Effects and open Terminal
Copy and paste the text belowdefaults write com.adobe.CSXS.11 PlayerDebugMode 1
defaults write com.adobe.CSXS.10 PlayerDebugMode 1
defaults write com.adobe.CSXS.9 PlayerDebugMode 1
Hit enter and you're done!
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Generative AI is not working. Help!
AI Tools such as Generative Fill will not work on cracked Photoshop. Adobe made these tools credit based which requires a connection to Adobe servers in order to work, which leads to users getting banned soon after. If you want these tools you will have to pay. Any website promoting a cracked version of Generative Fill is likely malware.
⭐ Windows Issues
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"Windows cannot complete the extraction. The destination file could not be created"
The majority of our files are password encrypted which File Explorer doesn't support. In order to open our files without error, you’ll need to install a third party software, such as WinRAR to extract.
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"An unexpected error is keeping you from copying the file, Error 0x80004005"
This error usually occurs if a file hasn't been properly extracted.
Right click the file you want to open > WinRAR > Extract here > Enter Password > OK.
This will create an uncompressed version of the folder. Open it and proceed as normal. -
"The application was unable to start correctly (Oxc0000142). Click OK to close the application."
Starting from version 24.1, After Effects requires your processor to support Advanced Vector Extensions 2 or else the software will not launch.
If your processor does not support AVX2, you'll need to downgrade to AE 2023 or lower. -
"The system cannot find the path specified."
Move the folder to desktop and try again. If that does not work, remove the "/" symbol from the folder name.
⭐️ MacOS Issues
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"After Effects can't continue: unexpected failure during application startup."
After Effects 2021 and below are not compatible with Sonoma.
You won’t be able to launch these versions of After Effects. Your only option is to install After Effects 2022 or higher. -
"The following plugins are installed but are not yet compatible with this version".
This issue occurs when a user installs a plugin only supporting intel Macs (older version or crack) on After Effects that is running native to Apple Silicon (M1+ chip on 2022 and higher).
Click here for an in-depth explanation, as well as possible fixes and work-arounds. -
"[X] is damaged and cannot be opened, you should eject the disk image / you should move it to the trash."
If the error occurs when installing software:
Drag the installer to your desktop, open Terminal and executesudo xattr -cr
and drag the installer next to it, there must be a space between the command and the file. Hit enter and submit your Mac password. Passwords are not displayed when typed into Terminal. Click here for a visual guide.If a plugin shows this error inside After Effects:
Open Terminal and executesudo xattr -rd com.apple.quarantine
and drag the .plugin file next to the command, there must be a space between the command and the file. Press enter and submit your password. Click here for a visual. -
"The installation cannot continue as the installer file may be damaged. Download the installer file again."
Right Click > Show Package Contents > Contents > MacOS > Install — Click here for a video.
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"You don't have XCode Command Line tools"
Monters "23.6 fix.pkg" is unsupported on Sonoma, causing this error. You won't be able to run it.
You can Download & run this alternative patcher instead, 100% working. Instructions are included. -
"Error: couldn't find main entry point"
Open terminal and type the following command:
sudo spctl --master-disable
. Press Enter, and enter your password when prompted. Next, go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General. Select "anywhere" under "Allow apps downloaded from".Alternatively, you can easily disable gatekeeper with Sentinel by following the guide on their website.
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"Failed with error code 133"
Error 133 indicates insufficient disk space to download and install the applications. Free up some space or select another location for your app and try again.
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"[X] cannot be opened because it is from an unidentified developer" / "because Apple cannot check it for malicious software" OR "cannot verify that this app is free from malware".
By default, Apple blocks the majority of apps not from the App Store from opening.
If the error occurs when attempting to run any sort of dmg or pkg file (Example: After Effects), right click the file and select "Open". You'll be prompted with an option to allow the file anyway. To mimic a right click on a Macbook, Press "control" while clicking the file to get to the menu.If the error occurs for a plugin (example: Deep Glow the first time you launch after effects after installing it) click the Apple menu > System Preferences > Security & Privacy. Scroll to the bottom and select "allow anyway" next to the target files name.
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"Unable to expand [X] into " ". (Error 79)"
Install Keka.
Afterwards, right click the file you want to open > Open with > Keka > Extract > Enter our Password > OK. This will create an uncompressed version of the folder. Open it and proceed as normal. -
"Can't find/Error loading Sapphire bundle"
Make sure to fully uninstall Sapphire. Run the uninstaller located at Applications/GenArtsSapphire/Uninstall Sapphire
Next, disable gatekeeper by executing the following command:
sudo spctl --master-disable
in terminal, alternatively you can use Sentinel which is easier for new Mac users. Next, click the Apple menu > System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General. Scroll to the bottom and select "anywhere" under "Allow apps downloaded from".Restart your Mac and reinstall the plugin.
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"There was a problem installing CCXProcess"
Press Command+Spacebar and type Terminal, open terminal.
Paste the following:usr/sbin/softwareupdate --install-rosetta --agree-to-license
Press enter. After Rosetta is installed, run the Adobe installer again.