For After Effects, SVG2AE is a robust plugin that allows users to import SVG files as Shape Layers. Dropping SVG files into the extension window will convert them to shape layers.

GothLab – SVG2AE Features

• Easy Import: Drag and drop an SVG file to After Effects, which will become a shape layer.
• Shape Layer Creation: Customizes SVG graphics by converting them into shape layers.
• Time-Saving: Eliminate the complex import process and speed up your workflow.
• Flexibility: Ability to import as a custom file path or PDF for temporary files.

SVG2AE Documentation

Image 1: Import SVG files directly into your After Effects comp as shape layers

Image 2: Simply drag and drop!

Image 3: Create a new composition.

Image 4: Your file will be included as a shape.