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Here’s a ready-to-use post for social media (e.g., LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook) about the , including a focus on linking to other layers/comps:

After Effects natively handles raster images via imported footage (PNG, TIFF, EXR). However, a “link” implies a dynamic, updateable connection rather than a static import. A Pixmap Plugin would enable After Effects to receive live or version-controlled pixel maps from an external source, refreshing composition layers without manual re-import. This is analogous to how V-Ray or Arnold render elements link to compositing hosts, but generalized for any 2D raster stream. pixmap plugin after effects link

: If your goal involves linking pixmap images (raster images) into After Effects, you can simply import them into your project by going to "File" > "Import" > "File..." and then selecting your image file. You can then use this image as a layer in your composition. Here’s a ready-to-use post for social media (e