After Effects 2020 received a subtle but effective visual refresh. The goal was to reduce eye strain and streamline the workspace.

For many professional motion designers, this version marked the moment After Effects finally started modernizing its aging architecture.

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The 2020 release was designed to make professional compositing and animation "faster than ever". Key highlights included: