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Deep Duplication.
Done Right.
Stop fighting Ctrl + D. Copycat recursively clones entire precomp hierarchies in one click, keeping your timeline clean and references independent.
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The reality of duplicating in AE
True duplication means independence. Native tools don't give you that.
The Instance Trap
Ctrl + D creates instances, not clones. Your new comp looks independent, but deep inside, it's sharing nested precomps. Edits here destroy work there.
The Context Switch
Proper duplication requires hunting down comps in the Project panel. It breaks your flow and forces you to reconstruct timing and context manually.
The Manual Fix
To get a safe duplicate, you're forced to manually rename, relink expressions, and check every layer. It turns creative flow into admin work.
Compare to the standard
See how Copycat stacks up against True Comp Duplicator.
| Feature | Copycat | True Comp Duplicator |
|---|---|---|
| Timeline ContextDuplicate directly in the timeline without breaking your flow. | ✔ Timeline & Project Panel | ✘ Project Panel Only |
| Map any keyboard shortcutMap to any shortcut in Ae and it works just like that. It doesn't get any faster than this. | ✔ Map any shortcut | ✘ Not supported |
| Preserve animation and effectsMake 1:1 clone with everything preserved as it is. | ✔ 100% Integrity | ✘ Not supported |
| Advanced FilteringChoose only what comps to include or exclude with advanced filtering. | ✔ Deep Controls | ✘ Basic |
| Large Project SpeedMuch faster than TCD especially when footages and solids are also being duplicated. | ✔ High Performance | ✘ Standard |
Copycat Power Tools
A set of capabilities designed for production workflows.
Precision Filtering
Choose exactly what gets duplicated. Include or exclude layers by Name, Label Color, or Type instantly.
Expression Integrity
We parse your code. Copycat automatically rewrites comp references in expressions so your rigs never break.
Deep Asset Handling
Complete Asset Independence. Copycat creates fresh copies of all Solids and Footage items, ensuring your new hierarchy is 100% self-contained.
Auto-Organization
Keep your project clean. Copycat sorts duplicates into a neat folder hierarchy automatically.