What It Does
AEVIEWER 2 Pro is a media browser panel for After Effects and Premiere Pro. It lets you preview and import a wide range of file types, including AEP, MOGRT, PRPROJ, PSD, AI, C4D, video, audio, and fonts, without leaving your editing environment or opening files separately. The Pro version extends the free tier with additional formats, import options, authoring tools, and appearance customization.
Key Features
File preview without opening. Browse and preview AEP, MOGRT, and PRPROJ files directly in the panel. Audio files show waveforms before playback. Fonts can be previewed with custom text and applied with a double-click.
Expanded format support. Pro adds support for formats beyond the free tier, including EPS, EXR, MXF, MKV, FLAC, AAC, APNG, DPX, and more. Useful when working with mixed-format asset libraries.
Multiple import options. Six import methods in Pro versus three in the free version, including import-and-replace and import-and-precomp. Drag and drop is also supported.
Collections and mood boards. Create virtual folders to group assets by theme or project phase. Collections can be packed and shared with collaborators.
Instant search. Search across subfolders using keywords. Results update quickly, and the minimum character threshold adjusts automatically for CJK languages.
Reduce AEP size. A Pro-only feature that can reduce After Effects project file size by up to 90%, useful before sharing or archiving.
Create Preset from Expression. Select an expression in After Effects and save it as a reusable preset in a couple of clicks, building a personal preset library over time.
Authoring tools. The Prerender tab lets template authors save compositions as separate projects and auto-generate previews. Encrypted packs and trial modes are available for those distributing templates commercially.
Script access. Add JSX and JSXBIN scripts to the panel for fast execution without navigating the File menu. Pro users can organize scripts into categories.
Who It’s For
Motion designers and editors who manage large libraries of templates, presets, and media files will get the most from this tool. The free version covers core browsing and import needs. The Pro version makes more sense for template authors, studios with diverse asset formats, or anyone who wants font previewing, deeper import control, and project size optimization.
Premiere Pro editors working with MOGRT templates benefit from the panel’s ability to preview responsive MOGRTs and place them directly on the timeline.
Pricing
A free version is available at no cost and includes core browsing, preview, and import functionality for the most common formats, along with Premiere Pro support.
AEVIEWER 2 Pro is a one-time purchase at $89.99 (the page lists $89.99 as the current price; the comparison table references an earlier $59.99 price point). Pro unlocks expanded format support, additional import options, font previewing, authoring tools, appearance customization, and priority support. A bundle with Font Manager is also available with a 15% discount.