# Extrabite — Full Product Details > We create awesome tools for After Effects that are easy to use and have zero learning curve. Extrabite is an independent software studio building tools for motion designers and video editors working in Adobe After Effects. All products are one-time purchases available on aescripts.com. Website: https://extrabite.io Contact: info@extrabite.io --- ## GifGun 2 The industry standard for GIFs and short looped videos in After Effects One-click GIF, WEBP, WEBM and MP4 creation from After Effects. Features compression, batch rendering, presets, and a standalone app. - **Price**: $39.99 (One-time purchase / lifetime) - **Compatibility**: macOS 15+ & Windows 10/11 · After Effects 2021+ · Apple Silicon native - **Buy**: https://aescripts.com/gifgun/ - **Product page**: https://extrabite.io/products/gifgun/ - **Website**: https://gifgun.io ### Features - **Multi-Format Export**: GIF, WEBP, WEBM & MP4 — all in one place - **Smart Compression**: 15% smaller files with better quality - **Batch Rendering**: Export multiple comps at once - **Target File Size**: Hit exact file size limits automatically - **Custom Presets**: Save & share render templates as JSON - **3-in-1 License**: Plugin + Desktop App + Web App ### Details - **Cross-Platform: Plugin, Standalone & Web App**: Use GifGun 2 as an After Effects plugin, a standalone desktop app for drag-and-drop video processing, or a browser-based web app. One license works across all platforms. - **Modern Formats: GIF, WEBP, WEBM & MP4**: Create animated content in multiple formats. GIFs for universal compatibility, WEBP for 25-50% smaller sizes, WEBM for HTML5 video with transparency, and MP4 for social media. - **Customizable Render Presets**: Create and share render settings just like AE render queue presets, enhanced with JSON export. Build custom presets for specific platforms, quality levels, or client requirements. - **Advanced GIF Compression**: Industry-leading compression reduces file sizes by 15% while maintaining visual quality. Advanced color palette optimization, dithering, and frame optimization. - **Target File Size Optimization**: Automatically adjusts quality settings to hit precise file size targets. Ideal for platforms with strict limits like Twitter, Instagram, or email campaigns. ### FAQ **Q: How to install GifGun 2?** A: That's super simple! Just use the aescripts + aeplugins manager app. **Q: How to render with the alpha channel?** A: We removed the "Keep Alpha" option, so just select any preset that contains Alpha. The built-in "High Quality with Alpha" preset works great for both WEBP/WEBM and GIF. **Q: What's up with the Standalone tool?** A: GifGun 2 is now also available as a browser app! You can use it with your existing GifGun 2 license code. --- ## BG Renderer Max Background rendering with multiprocessing and notifications The power to render compositions in the background with full control! BG Renderer Max uses After Effects' own rendering engine so your renders always look exactly right. Multi-threaded rendering, CPU limiter, compile sequences to video, and 8 notification integrations including Discord, Slack, Email, Zapier, Power Automate, IFTTT, and Pushover — all without leaving your project. - **Price**: $69.99 (One-time purchase) - **Compatibility**: After Effects CC2018–2026 · macOS & Windows - **Buy**: https://aescripts.com/bg-renderer/ - **Product page**: https://extrabite.io/products/bg-renderer/ ### Features - **Background Rendering**: Render comps while still working on other projects — no render queue blocking - **Multi-threaded Render**: Native multi-threaded rendering for maximum speed on modern hardware - **CPU Limiter**: Set a hard cap on CPU utilization so you can keep working while rendering - **Discord, Slack & Email**: Free render notifications via Discord Webhooks, Slack Webhooks, and built-in Email - **Sequence to Animation**: Render to sequence and produce MP4 or ProRes at the same time - **8 Integrations**: Discord, Slack, Email, SMTP, Zapier, Power Automate, IFTTT, and Pushover ### Details - **One-click Background Rendering**: We love smooth one-click workflows. So we made a minimalistic render indicator. Set it up and let it run while you keep working on other compositions. - **8 Notification Integrations**: Get render notifications via Discord Webhooks, Slack Incoming Webhooks, built-in Email, SMTP, Zapier, Power Automate, IFTTT, and Pushover. Discord and Slack are completely free. - **Powerful Message Composer**: Create custom render notifications with the built-in Message Composer. Add tags easily with autocomplete and suggest features. Customize exactly what info gets sent. - **Compile Sequence to Animation**: Render to sequence for pipeline integration and produce MP4 or ProRes at the same time! Get the best of both worlds with a single render pass. - **Built-in Support**: Get instant help on every part of the interface. Just right-click anywhere and access our extensive documentation with tutorials and screencasts. ### FAQ **Q: What is BG Renderer Max?** A: BG Renderer Max is an After Effects extension that lets you render compositions in the background using AE's own rendering engine — so renders always look exactly right. Multi-threaded rendering, CPU limiter, and 8 notification integrations included. **Q: Does it work with the Render Queue?** A: Yes! BG Renderer Max integrates with After Effects' native rendering engine and works alongside the standard Render Queue. **Q: What notification integrations are available?** A: BG Renderer Max supports 8 notification channels: Discord Webhooks (free), Slack Incoming Webhooks (free), built-in Email (free), SMTP Email, Zapier (paid plan), IFTTT (limited free), Power Automate (premium plan), and Pushover ($4.99 one-time). **Q: What is multiprocessing?** A: BG Renderer Max can run multiple aerender instances simultaneously to speed up renders. It renders to frame sequences and then compiles them to video formats like H.264, ProRes, or WebM. **Q: What After Effects versions are supported?** A: BG Renderer Max supports After Effects CC2018 through AE 2026 on both macOS and Windows. --- ## Origami Procedural mesh generation and animation for After Effects Origami is the procedural mesh generation and animation tool for After Effects. Create stunning effects like unfold and organic growth in a few clicks! Generate Voronoi, Delaunay, triangles, squares and more — then animate them with built-in keyframe controls. - **Price**: $39.99 (One-time purchase) - **Compatibility**: After Effects CS6–2026 · macOS & Windows - **Buy**: https://aescripts.com/origami/ - **Product page**: https://extrabite.io/products/origami/ ### Features - **Voronoi & Delaunay**: Generate complex Voronoi and Delaunay mesh patterns procedurally - **Multiple Mesh Types**: Triangles, squares, Voronoi, Delaunay — choose your geometry - **Organic Growth**: Animate mesh growth and unfold effects with a few clicks - **Built-in Animation**: Rotate, scale, and fade each polygon independently with keyframes - **Simple Interface**: Intuitive panel — generate complex geometry without expressions - **Broad Compatibility**: Works with After Effects CS6 through the latest 2026 version ### Details - **Voronoi Mesh Generation**: Generate stunning Voronoi diagrams procedurally. Control density, randomness, and cell size to create unique organic patterns every time. - **Delaunay Triangulation**: Create complex Delaunay triangulation meshes. Perfect for geometric logo reveals, abstract backgrounds, and data-driven visualizations. - **Triangle & Square Grids**: Build precise triangle and square grid meshes with full control over sizing and layout. Ideal for motion graphics and broadcast design. - **Square Mosaic Effects**: Create pixel-perfect square mosaic animations. Tile sizes, spacing, and reveal order are all fully customizable. - **Intuitive Interface**: The Origami panel puts complex procedural generation at your fingertips. Generate, tweak, and animate — no expressions or third-party plugins needed. - **Keyframe-driven Animation**: Animate rotation, scale, and opacity across the entire mesh independently. Create stunning unfold and organic growth animations with standard AE keyframes. ### FAQ **Q: What is Origami?** A: Origami is an After Effects script for procedural mesh generation and animation. Create Voronoi, Delaunay, triangle, and square mesh effects and animate them with built-in keyframe tools. **Q: What mesh types does Origami support?** A: Origami supports Voronoi, Delaunay triangulation, triangle grids, and square grids. Each type has its own set of parameters for density, size, and randomness. **Q: What After Effects versions are supported?** A: Origami supports After Effects CS6 through the latest 2026 version on both macOS and Windows. **Q: How do I install it?** A: Use the aescripts + aeplugins manager app for easy installation. --- ## Gridder 2 Arrange layers into beautiful grids in After Effects Gridder arranges layers into a customizable grid in many ways — rectangle, 3D, circular, or spiral. Instantly organize any number of layers into a perfect layout with a single click. Expression mode lets you animate the grid dynamically. - **Price**: $14.99 (One-time purchase) - **Compatibility**: After Effects CC2014–2026 · macOS & Windows - **Buy**: https://aescripts.com/gridder/ - **Product page**: https://extrabite.io/products/gridder/ ### Features - **Rectangular Grid**: Arrange layers into neat rows and columns with custom spacing - **3D Grid**: Distribute layers in 3D space for depth and perspective layouts - **Circular Arrangement**: Arrange layers in a circle or arc with radius and angle control - **Spiral Layout**: Create stunning spiral arrangements for dynamic compositions - **Expression Mode**: Use expressions to animate grid position dynamically - **One-Click Apply**: Select layers and apply any grid type with a single click ### Details - **Rectangular Grid**: Arrange any number of layers into a perfect rectangular grid. Control columns, rows, spacing, and alignment. Ideal for product showcases, photo galleries, and motion graphics. - **3D Grid Arrangement**: Distribute layers across X, Y, and Z axes for stunning depth effects. Works with After Effects 3D cameras for full perspective control. - **Circular & Arc Layouts**: Place layers in a perfect circle or custom arc. Set the radius, start angle, and direction to create radial menus, clock faces, or abstract motion graphics. - **Expression-driven Grids**: Use Gridder's expression mode to animate grid parameters over time. Create dynamic, responsive layouts that change as your animation plays. ### FAQ **Q: What is Gridder 2?** A: Gridder 2 is an After Effects script that automatically arranges layers into grids — rectangular, 3D, circular, or spiral. Select your layers, pick a layout, and click apply. **Q: What grid types are available?** A: Gridder 2 supports four layout modes: rectangular grid, 3D grid (with Z-depth), circular/arc arrangement, and spiral layout. **Q: What After Effects versions are supported?** A: Gridder 2 supports After Effects CC2014 through 2026 on macOS and Windows. **Q: How do I install it?** A: Use the aescripts + aeplugins manager app for easy installation. --- ## Good Parents Control parenting with keyframes. Finally. Control parenting with keyframes. Finally. Now with 3D layer support! Good Parents lets you parent and unparent layers at any point in time using standard After Effects keyframes — a workflow that simply isn't possible with the native parenting system. - **Price**: $29.99 (One-time purchase) - **Compatibility**: After Effects CS5.5–2026 · macOS & Windows - **Buy**: https://aescripts.com/goodparents/ - **Product page**: https://extrabite.io/products/goodparents/ ### Features - **Keyframe Parenting**: Attach and detach layer parents at any time using standard AE keyframes - **3D Layer Support**: Full support for 3D layers — parent in 3D space with keyframes - **Smart Parenting**: Quickly assign parent layers while preserving position and transforms - **Effect Integration**: Works with After Effects effects and expressions - **Simple Workflow**: Select layers, set keyframes, and animate — no scripting required - **Broad Compatibility**: Works with After Effects CS5.5 through the latest 2026 release ### Details - **Keyframe-driven Parenting**: For the first time in After Effects, attach and detach layer parents at any point in time — using standard keyframes. Build animations that are impossible with native parenting. - **Full 3D Layer Support**: Good Parents works in full 3D space. Parent 3D layers, rotate in 3 axes, and detach at any keyframe. Build complex 3D rigs that animate dynamically. - **Intuitive Interface**: The Good Parents panel is clean and straightforward. Select layers, set a parent, and place keyframes. The workflow feels native to After Effects. - **Effect & Expression Compatible**: Good Parents works alongside After Effects effects and expressions. Build complex rigs that combine keyframe parenting with expression-driven motion. - **Standard AE Keyframes**: Everything is controlled with standard After Effects keyframes — no proprietary formats, no lock-in. Your keyframe parenting data lives right in your project file. ### FAQ **Q: What does Good Parents do?** A: Good Parents lets you parent and unparent After Effects layers at any point in time using standard keyframes — a workflow that's impossible with the built-in parenting system. **Q: Does it support 3D layers?** A: Yes! Good Parents fully supports 3D layers. You can parent 3D layers, animate in 3D space, and detach them at any keyframe. **Q: What After Effects versions are supported?** A: Good Parents supports After Effects CS5.5 through the latest 2026 version on both macOS and Windows. **Q: How do I install it?** A: Use the aescripts + aeplugins manager app for easy installation.