AE Notepad 2 — Professional Note-Taking for After Effects
Version 2.1 Now Available

The Ultimate
After Effects Notebook.

Keep your project notes, to-do lists, and client feedback right where you work. Never lose a sticky note or switch to Trello again.

AE Notepad Interface

Chaos, Managed.

Motion projects are messy. You have client feedback in emails, to-do lists in Notion, and random sticky notes on your monitor. AE Notepad brings it all into a single, project-aware panel.

AE Notepad Panel
  • Fix render glitch at 00:12
  • Update logo animation per client email
  • Export final ProRes 4444
  • Note: Client wants the blue to be #0055FF exactly.
Features

Designed for Production.

Simple enough for freelancers, powerful enough for studios.

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Project Linked

Notes are saved inside your .aep file (or sidecar JSON). Open an old project, and your notes are exactly where you left them.

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Timecode Triggers

Click a timestamp in your notes (e.g., "00:04:12") to instantly jump the playhead to that frame. Perfect for feedback reviews.

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Task & Canvas Modes

Switch between a structured checklist for tasks and a freeform canvas for brainstorming, sketching, or pasting reference images.

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PDF Export

Turn your notes into a professional PDF report with one click. Great for sending change logs or questions to clients.

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Fully Customizable

Dark mode, light mode, custom fonts, and color coding. Make AE Notepad look and feel like a native part of your workspace.

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Cloud Sync

Sync your notes across machines using Dropbox, Google Drive, or our optional cloud service. (Pro version only).

See it in Action

What Users Say

★★★★★

"My project files used to be a mess of hidden text layers serving as notes. AE Notepad cleaned up my entire workflow."

Alex B.
Senior Animator
★★★★★

"The timestamp feature is a lifesaver when addressing client feedback. I just paste their email into the panel and click through."

Jessica M.
Freelance Editor
★★★★★

"Simple, effective, and reliable. It does one thing and does it perfectly. Highly recommended."

Chris P.
Motion Designer

Workflow Integration

Team Collaboration

Seamless Collaboration

Working with a team? AE Notepad saves your notes directly into the .aep file. When your colleague opens the project, they see exactly what you wrote. No more "check the email" or "where is the doc?" moments.

Visual Feedback

Visual Feedback

Sometimes words aren't enough. Switch to Canvas Mode and paste screenshots, draw arrows, or sketch ideas directly in the panel. It's like having a whiteboard inside After Effects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it save automatically? +
Yes. Every keystroke is saved instantly. Notes are also auto-saved when you save your After Effects project.
Can I export my notes? +
Absolutely. You can export to PDF, TXT, or copy to clipboard with formatting preserved.
Does it work in Premiere Pro? +
Yes! AE Notepad is a "Universal" extension, meaning it works in After Effects, Premiere Pro, and even Photoshop.
Can I share notes with my team? +
Yes! Since notes are saved in the project file, anyone opening the project will see them. It's the perfect way to leave handoff notes for other animators.
Does it support images? +
Yes, you can paste images directly into the canvas mode. This is great for keeping reference images or storyboard frames handy.
Is it compatible with Team Projects? +
Yes, AE Notepad works seamlessly with Adobe Team Projects and Productions.

Get Organized Today.

Stop using sticky notes on your monitor.