Aescripts EtchX 1.0.0 for Mac

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Updated Aug 21, 2026

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EtchX is a creative plugin sold through aescripts, the long running marketplace for After Effects tools, and its job is giving video and motion graphics the look of an etching. Think of the fine hatched lines of an old engraving: EtchX takes footage, titles or graphic layers and rebuilds them with that kind of hand drawn line work, turning smooth gradients into patterns of strokes. Designers reach for this sort of effect when a project needs a print inspired, crafted feel. Updated Aug 21, 2026.

Key Features

• Turns footage and graphics into an etched, engraved style image
• Line based rendering that mimics traditional print etching hatching
• Works as a plugin inside Adobe After Effects compositions
• Adjustable controls, from a gentle touch to a full takeover of the shot
• Applies to video layers, text and graphic elements alike

How to Download

1. Open the aescripts marketplace and search for EtchX to find its product page.
2. Read the compatibility notes and confirm your After Effects version is supported.
3. Buy or download the plugin, then install it with the free aescripts ZXP installer.
4. Restart After Effects, apply EtchX to a layer, and adjust the settings.

System Requirements

EtchX is a plugin, so you need a Mac with a supported version of Adobe After Effects and an aescripts account for the purchase and licence. Effects that rebuild every frame can be demanding, so a capable graphics processor and enough memory help previews and renders.

FAQs

Which host application does EtchX need?

It is an After Effects plugin. Check the product page for the exact versions the current build supports.

Can I use EtchX on text and logos?

Yes. Like most After Effects effects it can be applied to text, shape and graphic layers as well as footage.