# Compatibility ## Software Compatibility *Workflower* is compatible with: * After Effects 2026 * After Effects 2025 * After Effects 2024 * After Effects 2023 * After Effects 2022 * After Effects 2021 * After Effects 2020 * After Effects CC 2019 * After Effects CC 2018 * After Effects Beta ### Software Compatibility Remarks #### Extensive Testing only for the latest 2 After Effects Versions {% hint style="warning" %} While *Workflower* will open up in After Effects versions older than the last two ones, we do not have the resources to do extensive testing for new features of *Workflower* for these older AE versions, so full compatibility cannot be assured. {% endhint %} #### After Effects Beta is only supported to a Limited Extend {% hint style="warning" %} While it is technically possible to use *Workflower* in After Effects' Beta, we cannot guarantee for it to work, as the After Effects team frequently updates the beta with work-in-progress functions, and it's impossible to react to these changes in time. {% endhint %} #### Use Workflower's Downgrade Function to open After Effects 2025+/Workflower 2.5+ Projects in After Effects 2024 or Workflower 2.0.4 {% hint style="warning" %} If you want to exchange your project with someone who uses *Workflower* 2.0.4 and/or AE 24, you have to [downgrade your project](https://workflower.constantin-maier.com/main-functions/layout#convert-project-to-older-wf-version) beforehand. To do this, go to *Settings > Layout > Convert Project to older WF/AE Version*. {% endhint %} #### Use Workflower's Downgrade Function to open After Effects 2023+ Projects in After Effects 2022 {% hint style="warning" %} If you work in AE 22 (no matter whether you use Workflower v2 or v1 in it) and you want to open up a project that was created in AE 23+ and Workflower v2, you have to [downgrade that project](https://workflower.constantin-maier.com/main-functions/layout#convert-project-to-older-wf-version) beforehand. To do this, go to *Settings > Layout > Convert Project to older WF/AE Version*. {% endhint %} #### Workflower v1.x only compatible up to After Effects 2022 {% hint style="warning" %} Please note that **only** *Workflower* [version 2.x](https://workflower.constantin-maier.com/releases#id-2-0) is compatible with After Effects 2023 and upwards. *Workflower* [version 1.x](https://workflower.constantin-maier.com/releases#1-1-4) is only compatible up to After Effects 2022. {% endhint %} ## OS Compatibility *Workflower* works on Windows and Mac. ### Notice for Mac Users Be aware that the Mac version has a few limitations compared to the Windows version: * You can only set a maximum of 20 shortcuts. Also, if you choose to use the maximum number of shortcuts, you can't use shortcuts on any other script. Reduce the number of *Workflower* shortcuts to be able to set shortcuts on other scripts. On Windows, on the other hand, you can set as many shortcuts as you want and it won't compromise on the number of shortcuts you're able to set for other scripts. * The renaming panel has slightly less functionality (see [Known Bugs](https://workflower.constantin-maier.com/known-bugs#rename-layer-s-bugs)). * (Limitation also applies for Windows users since AE's Spectrum UI ->) ~~You cannot use certain character combinations in your layer names anymore. Read up~~ [~~here~~](https://workflower.constantin-maier.com/main-functions/layout#unavailable-characters-mac-only) ~~for more information.~~ ### Notice for Japanese Users on Windows For most Japanese users of Windows, there are two limitations: * [Single Script](https://workflower.constantin-maier.com/main-functions/shortcuts#single-script-mode-windows-only) shortcut mode (which allows for an unlimited amount of shortcuts) doesn't work when the OS language is Japanese. You will either have to switch the OS language to US or similar, or use [Individual Scripts](https://workflower.constantin-maier.com/main-functions/shortcuts#individual-scripts-mode-windows-mac) mode instead. So, as on Mac, you can only use a maximum of 20 shortcuts. Also, if you choose to use the maximum number of shortcuts, you can't use shortcuts on any other script. Reduce the number of *Workflower* shortcuts to be able to set shortcuts on other scripts. * Setting custom shortcuts on *Workflower's* shortcuts panel doesn't work when the OS language is Japanese. Temporarily switch the OS language to US or similar to set custom shortcuts. Read up [here](https://workflower.constantin-maier.com/main-functions/shortcuts#shortcut-issues-for-japanese-users) for information on how to do it. Unfortunately, these issues are caused by an AE bug. It has been reported to Adobe but as long as Adobe hasn't fixed this, you will have to rely on the solutions mentioned above. If you encounter any other issues relating to your OS language, please contact customer support! We try to fix every issue or at least figure out a workaround for the time being. ### Cross-Compatibility between Windows and Mac You can easily exchange After Effects projects that were created with *Workflower* between Windows and Mac. For more information, read up [here](https://workflower.constantin-maier.com/faq#win-and-mac). ## Compatibility with Non-Workflower Users An After Effects user that doesn't own *Workflower* can easily open up a project created with *Workflower* without any issues! However, it's recommended to batch-convert your comps to one of the *Non-Indented Layouts* beforehand so the non-Workflower user doesn't have to deal with the indented layer names:
Please read the [F.A.Q. section on *Can I open up a project that was created with Workflower when I don't have the script?*](https://workflower.constantin-maier.com/faq#can-i-open-a-project) for more information. ## Compatibility with other Plugins/Scripts ### KBar As of [version 1.0.4](https://workflower.constantin-maier.com/releases), *Workflower* supports the use of [KBar](https://aescripts.com/kbar/) buttons. Click [here](https://workflower.constantin-maier.com/installation#kbar) for instructions on how to set it up. ### Other Plugins/Scripts and Workflower's Comp Layout If you wonder whether plugins/scripts are compatible with *Workflower's Indented Layout*, please check out the [F.A.Q. section](https://workflower.constantin-maier.com/faq#specific-layer-names) on this.