> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/distribute-new.md).

# Distribute (New!)

Distribute layers evenly

{% hint style="info" %}
Click the save icon at any time to save your current parameters as the new defaults.
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="https://2974066525-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F0OafyB2j0nkNsYkvQzdr%2Fuploads%2F5WnnHTOM7M2ty28W8Sh5%2FCleanShot%202026-05-06%20at%2010.51.32%402x.png?alt=media&amp;token=4805167c-51d1-48bc-91d1-17d91070266b" alt="" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Select three or more layers (Auto) or two or more layers (Manual), then click the horizontal or vertical distribute target to evenly space them.

## Type

* Auto: Distributes layers evenly between the first and last layer in the selection. Requires three or more layers.
* Manual: Spaces layers using a fixed pixel gap between each layer's bounds.

## Spacing

* The pixel gap between layers when Type is set to Manual.