To import presets into After Effects, you generally paste them into the user presets folder. Here's a breakdown of the process:
1. Locate the User Presets Folder:
The location of this folder varies depending on your operating system and After Effects version. Here are common locations:
- Windows:
Documents\Adobe\After Effects \[Version]\User Presets - macOS:
Documents/Adobe/After Effects [Version]/User Presets
Tip: You can quickly find the folder by going to Edit > Preferences > General in After Effects. Check the box that says "Show User Preset Folder Location". This will create a shortcut to the location.
2. Copy the Preset Files:
Ensure you have the preset files (.ffx or .aep) you want to import. Copy these files from their current location.
3. Paste the Presets:
Navigate to the User Presets folder you found in step 1. Right-click within the folder and select "Paste" (or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V on Windows or Cmd+V on macOS).
4. Launch or Restart After Effects:
If After Effects is already open, you'll need to restart it for the presets to appear. If it's closed, simply launch it.
5. Access the Presets:
Within After Effects, go to the "Effects & Presets" panel (Window > Effects & Presets if it's not visible). Your imported presets should now be listed in this panel, often organized within a folder that matches the name of where you got the presets.
Alternative Method (Using Bridge):
You can also use Adobe Bridge to manage and import presets, but the manual folder method described above is more common.
