Adobe After Effects 2024 24.1.0.78 ((hot)) May 2026
Adobe After Effects 2024 (Version 24.1.0.78): A Deep Dive into the New Era of Motion Graphics
4. Stability & bug fixes (24.1.0.78 specifically)
This patch fixed several issues from earlier 2024 releases: Adobe After Effects 2024 24.1.0.78
Bottom line:
13. Glossary (key terms)
- Precomp: nested composition used as a layer.
- Expressions: per-property scripts that compute values programmatically.
- MOGRT: Motion Graphics template for Premiere interoperability.
- Aerender: command-line rendering utility for AE.
- VRAM: GPU memory used for accelerated effects and textures.
- Auto-Save Loops: The infamous "Auto-save loop" bug from version 24.0 has been confirmed as fixed.
- Plugin Compatibility: Major plugins (Element 3D v2.2.9, Trapcode 2024, Boris FX Mocha Pro 2024) are fully compatible. However, outdated plugins from 2019 or earlier will likely crash the new renderer.
- Application Version: 24.1.0.78
- Compatible OS: Windows 10 (22H2) / Windows 11, macOS 12.0 (Monterey) or later
- Processor: 64-bit Intel or Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3 native)
- RAM Minimum: 16 GB (32 GB recommended for 4K workflows)
4. Performance: The "Multithreading Comeback"
For years, After Effects was criticized for poor utilization of high-core-count CPUs. Version 24.1.0.78 reintroduces genuine multi-threading improvements. Adobe After Effects 2024 (Version 24