Flat design is dead. 💀
: Parametric shapes (like the Rectangle tool) must be converted to Bezier Paths before they can be extruded. Plugin Everything - Extrude for After Effects F...
: Features a built-in radial gradient editor supporting up to 32 colors to create complex lighting and metallic textures. Flat design is dead
: Works with live text layers, allowing you to change fonts or characters while maintaining the extrusion effect. : Works with live text layers, allowing you
is a powerful, GPU-accelerated plugin designed to effortlessly transform live text, shape layers, and mask paths into stunning directional, vanishing, or fully 3D extrusions. By eliminating the need for slow, clunky native 3D renderers or complex layer-stacking workarounds, it delivers ultra-smooth performance directly in 2D or 3D space.
Adding realistic thickness to screens and buttons in app mockups. The Verdict
It is not just for text. You can apply Extrude to shape layers, AI file imports (vectors), and mask paths, opening up endless possibilities for UI design, title cards, and logo animations. Comparison: Extrude vs. Alternatives Plugin Everything Extrude C4D Lite (Inside AE) Classic 3D/Raytraced Native (Fast) External (Slow) Native (Very Slow) Speed GPU (Fast) CPU/GPU (Moderate) CPU (Terrible) 3D Interactivity High (Ae Cameras) High (C4D Cameras) Live Updates