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Free — After Effects 2026

Burst Pop After Effects preset

This is what the built-in Burst Pop preset does. It is in the Elements folder of the After Effects animation presets, and it works on no layer: After Effects makes a new shape layer.

Click the preview to copy the name.

Where
Effects & Presets › Animation Presets › Shapes › Elements
Works on
No layer: After Effects makes a new shape layer
Comes with
After Effects. Nothing to download.

How to apply Burst Pop

  1. Click an empty part of the timeline so that no layer is selected.
  2. Open Window › Effects & Presets and paste the name in the search box.
  3. Double-click Burst Pop. A new shape layer appears with the preset on it.

Open the shape layer's Contents in the timeline. Fill, stroke, size and position are normal shape-layer properties.

Where is Burst Pop in After Effects?

Open Window › Effects & Presets and go to Animation Presets › Shapes › Elements. It is quicker to type the name in the search box at the top of the panel.

Do I need to download Burst Pop?

No. It is installed with After Effects; this preview was rendered in After Effects 2026. On disk it is an .ffx file in the Presets › Shapes › Elements folder inside the After Effects application folder.

How do I change Burst Pop after applying it?

Open the shape layer's Contents in the timeline. Fill, stroke, size and position are normal shape-layer properties.