Global Renamer
Global renamer script makes organizing your After Effects project easier. You can quickly rename multiple layers or assets at once. Search and replace words, remove characters, add prefixes or suffixes, and even create custom numbered sequences for your layers.
Free Global Renamer
for After Effects
Works with After Effects and Spotlight FX plugin
Batch rename,
without the headache
Find and replace
Quickly search for any text in layer or project names and replace it in one click.
Add prefix and suffix
Insert custom text before or after names to keep everything organized.
Remove first or last characters
Trim unwanted characters from the beginning or end of multiple names at once.
Sequence with Name
Rename selected layers or assets in a numbered sequence, starting from any number you choose.
Frequently Asked Questions
Simply install the free Spotlight FX plugin. All included scripts will be available automatically—no extra setup required.
This script works with the two most recent major versions of After Effects, including beta releases. It is fully compatible with both Windows and Mac.
Open Adobe After Effects or Premiere Pro, head to Window > Extensions > Spotlight FX and click "Apps" in the sidebar. All free scripts, including this one, will be listed there.
No, this script is built into the Spotlight FX plugin, so it runs directly inside the interface without a separate panel.
Yes, all free scripts inside Spotlight FX can be used for both personal and commercial projects without restrictions.
Technical Specifications
After Effects
Requirements
macOS or Windows,
Adobe After Effects - 2023, 2024, 2025
Our free plugin Spotlight FX
How it works
Items are placed to your sequence as native After Effects compositions. So you can go inside and change things completely.
Premiere Pro
Requirements
macOS or Windows,
Adobe Premiere Pro - 2023, 2024, 2025
Our free plugin Spotlight FX
How it works
Items are placed to your sequence as native After Effects compositions. So you can go inside and change things completely.
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