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AEPX File Extension

The AEPX file extension was created by Adobe and is also known as the After Effects XML Project. AEPX is classified as a Video Files and This file is saved in an XML structure and its contents can be viewed in a Text Editor. You can open AEPX files in Adobe After Effects program.

After Effects XML Project File Type

After Effects XML Project File Type
Extension .aepx
Developer Adobe
Popularity 5.0 (15 Votes)
Mime Type application/vnd.audiograph
Default Program Adobe After Effects
Category Video Files
Format XML
Updated 7/1/2025

What is a AEPX File Type?

The AEPX file is l&apos, one of the files used to save the video montage projects in After Effects. The main file format is .AEP, which is saved in binary format. Another format in which a project can be saved is the AEPX file, which is a text-based XML project file.

It is also possible to save After Effects projects as templates. One type of file used to store templates is the binary project .AET and l' another is the .AETX project XML.

To create an After Effects project select File → New → New Project and click File → Save a copy in XML.

Select File → Open Project.... to open an After Effects project.

Free Online AEPX Tools & Apps

Access powerful and secure free online AEPX tools to convert, view, edit, merge, split, and compare AEPX files — all without installing any software. Our tools support the .AEPX (After Effects XML Project) file extension and run smoothly in any modern browser.

Select a tool below to explore features and manage your AEPX files directly from your device with ease.

AEPX Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the After Effects XML Project .AEPX File Extensions while opening the .AEPX files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open AEPX Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for After Effects XML Project on your system such as Adobe After Effects.
  2. Associate default Adobe Adobe After Effects program for *.aepx (After Effects XML Project) files.

    Associate AEPX Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.AEPX (e.g example.aepx) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Adobe Adobe After Effects program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .aepx files.

    Associate AEPX Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.AEPX (e.g example.aepx) file and click information -> Open With.
    2. In the programs list, click Adobe Adobe After Effects program Or other appropriate program that you want.
    3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
    4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Adobe After Effects extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

All Platform Software Programs for AEPX File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the AEPX files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open AEPX File on Windows

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Adobe After Effects image. Adobe After Effects 2020 for Windows Commercial Adobe

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen AEPX File on Mac OS

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Adobe After Effects image. Adobe After Effects 2020 for MacOs Commercial Adobe
ooVoo image. ooVoo 000 for MacOs Free ooVoo

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About Licensing

  1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
  2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
  3. Free+ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
  4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
  5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

AEPX file extension icon image.About AEPX - After Effects XML Project

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Updated 7/1/2025