What is Hookline Studio?
Everything in Hookline, plus transitions, color and gradients, B-roll, and speed ramps. All of it stays editable in your timeline.
Which After Effects versions work?
After Effects 2022 or newer, as a docked panel: Window › Extensions › Hookline. A different font or outline on a single highlighted word needs 24.3 or newer.
Do I need to change any After Effects settings?
Only for Hookline Studio, and only once: in After Effects, go to Edit › Preferences › Scripting & Expressions, tick Allow Scripts to Write Files and Access Network and click OK. No restart needed. Studio saves your presets, looks and render helper files to your computer. Hookline (captions) doesn't need it.
Does it work on Mac?
Not yet. Hookline is Windows only for now. The Mac installer comes later.
Do auto captions need the internet?
No. Speech recognition runs on your own computer. The panel downloads it once during setup, and each download is checked before it is installed.
How does Translate work?
Paste your own translation, or connect your own DeepL or LibreTranslate key. Before anything is sent, Hookline shows which service gets which text. Your key stays on your computer.
Are the sounds free to use?
Yes. The 13 built-in sounds were made for Hookline and can be used in client work. You can also add your own.
Will it slow down my project?
No heavy layer stacks. A hook is one control layer plus one text layer per line, and edits update the layers you already have.
How does pricing work?
Hookline is $9.99/mo or $99.99/yr. Hookline Studio is $24.99/mo or $249.99/yr. Yearly gets you 2 months free. Every plan starts with a 7-day free trial: card required, cancel anytime before day 7 and you won't be charged.
How does the free trial work?
Every plan starts with a free trial that lasts 7 days. A card is required. If you cancel before day 7, you won't be charged.
How do I cancel?
Anytime, from the Lemon Squeezy customer portal link in your receipt email. Your plan keeps working until the end of the period you've paid for.
Can I use it on two computers?
Yes, one subscription covers 2 computers. To move Hookline to a different computer, deactivate one in the panel's settings first.
What is your refund policy?
Monthly plans aren't refunded after a charge, because the 7-day free trial is there for testing. Yearly plans can be refunded within 14 days of the charge. And you always get a refund if Hookline doesn't work on your computer and we can't fix it.
How do I get support?
Email support@hookline.ae or visit the support page.