Bendio

Developer: Animatable

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Bends layers in After Effects and lets other layers attach to the bend.

What Bendio does

Bendio, from Animatable, is a plugin that curves a layer and gives you a bend you can hook other layers onto. It is described as quick and simple to use.

Supported hosts are After Effects CC 2018, CC 2019 and 2020 through 2026. Version 1.0.1 fixed a cropping issue, and a demo video is available. Motion designers animating bending paper, banners, cards or flexible objects can add curvature without complex warping setups.

Key features

  • Bends layers in After Effects
  • Attach other layers to the bend
  • Supports CC 2018 through 2026
  • 1.0.1 fixes a cropping issue
  • Demo video available

FAQ

Is Bendio free?

Yes, Bendio is free. Click the Download Free button on this PluginDex page to get it at no cost.

Which apps does Bendio work with?

Bendio works with After Effects.

Who develops Bendio?

Bendio is developed by Animatable. You can find their other plugins on the Animatable page of this catalog.

Where can I download Bendio?

Download Bendio free from this PluginDex page using the Download Free button. You get free access without paying.

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