Split one text layer into characters, words, or lines, each keeping the position it had on screen. Merge them back into a single layer whenever you want.
Assemble in the order you choose: top to bottom, bottom to top, In Point, or selection order
Group pieces onto the same line by a vertical range instead of an exact Y
Increase or decrease spacing across the separated pieces
Parent the separated layers to a new null
Merge with Source Text keyframes at each layer's In Point, subtitle style
Text animators, effects, and layer styles carry over
See it in action
Separate a text layer into words, then merge it back
Install
Twowaystoaddascript
Run it once, or install it for good. Either way it takes about a minute.
1
Move the .jsx file into your ScriptUI Panels folder
Windows: Program Files\Adobe\Adobe After Effects [version]\Support Files\Scripts\ScriptUI Panels.
macOS: /Applications/Adobe After Effects [version]/Scripts/ScriptUI Panels.
2
Restart After Effects
The script appears at the bottom of the Window menu, and it docks like any other panel.
OR RUN IT
1
Run it once without installing
In After Effects, use File → Scripts → Run Script File, and choose the .jsx.
Fromaudiotoanimatedcaptions
MotionCaption turns your audio into animated captions inside After Effects or Premiere. Transcribe, then generate on your timeline.
