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Vector Animation

After Effects excels at animating vector graphics. Import SVG files or Illustrator artwork and animate with infinite scalability and crisp edges at any resolution.

Key Concepts

SVG Import

  • Drag and drop SVG files into project panel
  • Convert to shape layers for full control
  • Preserve vector quality at any scale

Illustrator Integration

  • Import as Composition to retain layers
  • Create Shapes from Vector Layer for path control
  • Continuously rasterize for sharp scaling

Tips & Best Practices

  • Expand strokes in Illustrator before importing for better compatibility
  • Use 'Create Shapes from Vector Layer' for path animation access
  • Keep Illustrator files linked for easy updates

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