: Opens the Preferences menu to customize padding, resolution settings, and automation behavior.
: Mask Crop . Automatically creates a mask around the visible content instead of resizing the composition. Key Workflow Benefits
: Scans every frame of a composition's duration to find the smallest possible bounding box that contains all visible pixels.
: Auto Crop Duration . Scans the entire timeline to ensure moving animations are never cut off.
: Navigate to Layer > Auto Crop (at the bottom of the menu) to execute the crop. Modifier Key Shortcuts
: Modern versions allow you to crop layers directly without needing to pre-compose them first.
: Can process multiple selected layers simultaneously.
Use these keys while clicking the button to access specific features: