Shape Layer Expander

Using the "Shape Layer Expander" script is easy and straightforward: Simply pick the composition and shape layer you want and execute the script. This script divides each shape into its own distinct layer, allowing for better control and easy accessibility. This proves especially beneficial for Adobe Illustrator files and physics simulations such as Physics Now! or Newton. Notably, it functions with both standard shape layers and text shape layers. The script retains the initial name of each layer, simplifying the task of locating specific layers.

If you've ever tried 'un-grouping' nested shape layers or converted your text layer into shapes in AE only to find that you now need to duplicate the layer and delete each nested layer to have individual timelines, you'll know what a pain it is. Duplicating untold layers and deleting the original... With huge layers this becomes massively time consuming very quickly.