For optimal performance, ensure your machine meets the Official Requirements for the 2020 version:
Adobe After Effects 2020 (v17.1.3), released in August 2020, focuses heavily on performance stability and workflow refinements. This specific version is often favored for its reliability on older hardware that may not support the latest AI-heavy features of more recent versions. Adobe After Effects 2020 v17.1.3
: Fixed display issues in the Render Queue panel where status info would disappear at non-100% display scales. For optimal performance, ensure your machine meets the
: Experiment with the Offset Paths shape effect to create complex vector animations with fewer layers. For optimal performance