Premiere Pro is an industry standard for video editing. It has many features, but plugins allow you to extend its capabilities even further. While most plugins require a purchase, there are some excellent free options available as well. This list will provide you with a range of free Adobe Premiere Pro plugins that are sure to help you tackle any video project.
The Best Free Premiere Pro Plugins
If you’re a videographer or creative artist using Adobe Premiere Pro for production, check out these free plugins that will make your life easier, while also improving the quality of your work in Premiere Pro. They’re some of our favorites that have helped in our creative workflow, and we know they’ll help you too.
Andy’s Swish Transitions
Transitions can be the subtle touch that gives your video a finished and professional feel. This plugin (also available for After Effects, Final Cut Pro, and Motion) makes it easy to create customized transitions in Premiere Pro. You’ll choose from a set of effects that blur, stretch, dissolve, or pan from one clip to the next. You have full control over details like the timing, angle, fade types, and more.
Shifter
Shifter is a set of six transitions (bounce, stutter, elastic in, elastic out, ease in, and ease out). You can apply a transition template to footage or text with a simple drag and drop. The text transitions are perfect for easy titling effects in Premiere Pro. Use the available control parameters to customize the details and get it just the way you want it.
Pan and Zoom
With the Pan and Zoom plugin (available for Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, and Motion), you’ll create a variety of animations easily. Use these effects on still images and video clips to create a variety of effects, including the look made popular by film director Ken Burns. The plugin keeps the animation synced with the length of the clip, which allows you to edit clips without messing up the pan and zoom effects.
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Manifesto
With this free title generator (available for Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, and Motion), you can easily create title rolls and title crawls. It adds a text editing window so you can import the text and then add animation or apply styles. You can use an existing RTF file to import text if you’d like.
Andy’s Gradient Filter
This free plugin (available for Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, and Motion) replicates the look and effect of a graduated neutral density filter. Just drag it to the clip on your timeline and you’ll have full control over the gradient filter. Adjust details like the angle, colors, opacity, and intensity of the gradient. You can also choose from a variety of blend modes, giving you plenty of control to create a custom look.
Photon Rectify
Photo Rectify fixes lens distorted video from any camera in real-time, and it works directly in the Premiere Pro timeline (it’s also available for After Effects). Use any of the pre-calibrated presets created for popular action cameras to fix lens distortion instantly. You can also use custom calibration settings to gain full control. With the custom options, you can fix video even if there’s no preset for your camera.
Pure Contrast
Pure Contrast allows you to add or remove contrast to your footage without impacting saturation. If you’ve tried adjusting contrast in the past but had to dial it back because the video became either under or over-saturated, you’ll appreciate Pure Contrast. This free Premiere Pro plugin (also available for After Effects) adds a new panel that provides extended control over contrast and related settings.
How Do I Use Plugins for Adobe Premiere Pro?
First, you’ll need to download the plugin files. Then, they should be placed in the Effects panel in Adobe Premiere Pro. You’ll have the option to import Premiere Pro presets, and you’ll import the files that you’ve downloaded. The video below explains this simple process.
Final Thoughts on Free Plugins for Premiere Pro
If you’re a Premiere Pro user, be sure to try these free plugins. They’ll add plenty of useful functionality that takes your work to the next level, without any additional cost.
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