The States plugin is designed to solve one of the biggest pain points in motion design and editing: managing revisions and creative iterations inside After Effects. Normally, if you want to try different looks, experiment with animation ideas, or create multiple variations for clients, you’re forced to either duplicate compositions, save separate project files, or rely on complex expressions. That quickly leads to bloated projects, confusion, and wasted time.

What States does:

• Non-destructive experimentation – You can create and switch between multiple “states” of your composition without duplicating comps or saving endless versions.

• ️ Simplified revision management – Keep different design variations neatly organized inside one project. No more guessing which “Final_v7b” is the right one.

• No slowdown – Unlike expression-based solutions that can make previews sluggish, States runs smoothly without performance penalties.

• ️Creative freedom – Experiment freely with motion, colors, or layout changes knowing you can instantly roll back or compare variations.

• Better client workflow – Present multiple ideas, track revisions, and adapt quickly without risking lost progress or overwriting work.

In short, States acts like a “snapshot system” for your comps. Instead of cluttering your project with duplicates, you save “states” of your composition that you can switch between instantly. This keeps your workflow clean, flexible, and efficient—perfect for both experimenting creatively and managing endless client feedback cycles.