Create animated text.
Unlock how to create a typewriter effect in Adobe After Effects.
- Get the full app with the latest updates.
- You won’t be charged until after your free trial ends.
- You will have 14 days after your free trial ends to cancel and get a full refund.
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How the 7-day free trial works.
Try After Effects with a 7-day free trial. If that doesn't give you enough time to try all the features, you'll still have an extra 14 days to cancel and receive a full refund.
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What can you do with After Effects?
Create impressive animations.
Add hand-drawn looks, movement, and shade in fun icons and drawings using Textured Motion.
Animate Illustrator artwork.
Use shape tools to draw objects in Illustrator and import your final file into After Effects to set art in motion.
Make luminous outlines.
Add glowing echoes to any video in Adobe After Effects.
Animate your logo.
Bring your logo to life. Make your brand’s web store come alive with interactive design elements.
Mask objects in Keylight.
Utilize built-in color keying effects like that produce professional-quality modern effects.
Need a quick edit? Your After Effects membership includes Adobe Express.
Your free trial comes with more than great apps.
Tutorials, fonts, and more
Tools for teamwork
Creative community
Frequently asked questions about your free trial.
Is there a free version of Adobe After Effects?
Yes, you can download a 7-day free trial of After Effects. The free trial is the official full version of the app. It includes all the features and updates in the latest version of After Effects. Your trial will automatically convert to a paid Creative Cloud Single App membership after 7 days, unless you cancel before then.
How do I start a free trial of After Effects?
- Click the Free Trial button.
- Choose a plan and click continue.
- Create an account or sign-in with your Adobe ID.
- Follow the steps to start your free trial.
- Download After Effects.
Will this After Effects free trial work on macOS and Windows?
Yes, the After Effects free trial works on macOS, iPadOS, and Windows. See system requirements.
How long does the After Effects free trial last?
Your free trial starts when you check out, and it lasts for seven days. The trial will automatically convert to a paid Creative Cloud Single App membership when it's complete, unless you cancel before then.
How can I extend the free trial of After Effects?
Only one 7-day free trial is available per person. After your free trial ends, it will automatically convert to a paid Creative Cloud membership plan, unless you cancel.
How can I cancel the After Effects free trial?
To cancel your After Effects free trial, navigate to your Adobe account page within 7 days of starting the free trial. Locate your plan name and click Manage Plans. Then click Cancel Plan. Indicate your cancellation reason, and then click Continue. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish your cancellation. Get step-by-step cancellation instructions.
Do students get a discount if they decide to purchase after the free trial?
Single App plans do not offer student discounts. But eligible students and teachers can save more than
Can I download the After Effects free trial to my phone?
No, the free trial is available only for desktop and iPad. Adobe does offer a collection of free mobile apps for both iOS and Android. Explore all Creative Cloud products for mobile.
Can I get After Effects without a Creative Cloud membership?
No, After Effects is only available as part of a Creative Cloud membership. You can choose a Single App plan with After Effects only or a plan that includes more apps. We offer Creative Cloud plans to individuals, students and teachers, photographers, institutions, and businesses. Explore all Creative Cloud plans.
Where can I learn After Effects for free?
Adobe offers dozens of free tutorials for After Effects no matter your experience level. Make sure to download the 7-day free trial, and then start exploring After Effects tutorials.