For motion designers
Vidly Template Standard
This is the packaging rule for templates that can pass moderation and render inside Vidly. Follow it before uploading your ZIP.
template_name.zip
├── project/
│ └── main_project.aep
├── assets/
│ ├── image_placeholder_01.png
│ ├── video_placeholder_01.mov
│ └── fonts/
└── docs/
└── project_instruction.pdf
Required files
- One `.aep` project.
- All linked assets and fonts used by the project.
- Project instruction PDF uploaded separately in the portal.
AE rules
- No unsupported third-party plugins.
- Universal expressions for English render machines.
- Write main comp and editable layer names in the instruction PDF.
Editable fields
- Name editable text, image, and media placeholders clearly.
- Describe what each placeholder does in the PDF.
- Every editable item must map to a real AE layer or comp.
Instruction PDF
What the PDF should explain.
The PDF tells Vidly how the project is built and what the user should be able to edit.
Project instruction PDF: 1. Main render composition name 2. Duration and aspect ratio 3. Editable text layers 4. Editable image/video placeholders 5. Required fonts and plugins 6. Special setup notes 7. Example final result
Before upload
Final checklist.
ZIP contains the `.aep` project and all linked assets.
Archive includes one `.aep` project file.
Preview is vertical 9:16 and under 10 MB.
Instruction PDF explains comps, editable layers, fonts, and setup.
No unsupported plugins or unsafe files.
Project notes explain fonts, assets, and setup details.