After Effects
Replace Layer (Keep Animations) Shortcut in After Effects
Ctrl
Alt
/
What It Does
Swaps out the selected layer with a new asset from the Project bin while perfectly preserving all effects, keyframes, and scaling.
Pro Workflow Insight
When working with AE templates, deleting a layer and manually re-animating a new one takes hours. This shortcut instantly updates the visual while keeping all your hard work completely intact.
Step-by-Step
Select the layer you want to replace in your timeline. Then, select the new image or video in your Project panel. Press Ctrl + Alt + / (Windows) or Cmd + Option + / (Mac). The footage will swap instantly.
Time Saved
5m per
Estimated time saved with each use of this shortcut.
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