Requirements

  • After Effects 2022 or newer, or Illustrator 2022 or newer
  • macOS or Windows with CEP extensions enabled
  • A ZXP installer such as the free ZXP/UXP Installer

Install Steps

  1. Download the latest Petals .zip from the Motion Fun site.
  2. Extract the archive to reveal the .zxp file.
  3. Open your ZXP installer.
  4. Drag the .zxp into the installer and complete the install.
  5. Restart After Effects or Illustrator.

Open Petals

In your host app, go to Window > Extensions > Petals.

You should see an empty panel with a skeleton flower and an “Add a palette” button at the bottom. If the panel is blank or missing, verify the install completed and that you restarted the host app.

License and Trial

Petals is a premium tool ($39). A 3-day trial starts automatically the first time you open it. During the trial, all features are available. After the trial, purchase a license from the Motion Fun site to continue using Petals.

Updating

Install updates the same way: download the new .zip, extract the .zxp, install over the existing version, and restart your host app. Your palettes and settings are preserved across updates.