How to Animate Vector Artwork from Illustrator in After Effects

Learn how easy it is to animate the vectors of an Illustrator logo using After Effects.

Chris Converse Chris Converse

In this CreativePro Week Sneak Peek video, Chris Converse shows how to take vector artwork created in Illustrator and then animate it in After Effects. Going beyond simple slide-ins and rotations, he demonstrates how to add movement to the individual vector elements to put the artwork into motion.

This is a sneak peek from Chris’ session at the upcoming CreativePro Week 2022 in Washington, D.C. May 9-13.

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This article was last modified on August 29, 2025

This article was first published on April 3, 2022

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