Unlike the copy-paste method, a script calculates the math for you. It looks at how the precomp was scaled, rotated, and positioned in the main timeline, and it applies those exact values to the layers inside the comp before bringing them out.
Here’s how to "un-precompose" (also called or collapse ) a pre-comp in Adobe After Effects: how to un precompose in after effects
This creates a perfect 1:1 match where the animation looks exactly the same, but the layers are now fully editable in the main timeline. Unlike the copy-paste method, a script calculates the
This comprehensive guide details the precise native manual steps, automated third-party solutions, and critical technical adjustments required to safely extract your layers without losing animation or layout data. Method 1: The Native Manual Extraction (Free & Universal) Unlike the copy-paste method