Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Adobe After Effects CC 2025: How To Save Expressions As Animation Presets

This tutorial shows you how to save expressions such as Looping Wiggle as Animation Presets Adobe After Effects CC 2025 to make it easy to apply to any layer in any project.

Looping Wiggle Expression:
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How To Save Animation Presets in Adobe After Effects CC 2025:
1. Add a footage layer
2. Apply Expression to Transform Properties (Position,Rotation for example)
3. Select Layer
4. Tap P & R to bring up Properties
5. Select Position & Rotation Properties
6. Go to Animation Menu at the top
7. Select ‘Save Animation Preset’
8. Enter a Name
9. Click ‘Save’
10. To apply animation preset select any layer
11. Go to ‘Animation Menu’ and select ‘Apply Animation Preset’
12. Select Expression Preset
13. Click ‘Open’
14. Tap Spacebar to Preview