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AET File Extension

AET file extension is created by Adobe, also known as After Effects Project Template. AET has been classified as Video Files. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open AET files in Adobe After Effects program.

After Effects Project Template File Type

After Effects Project Template File Type
Extension .aet
Developer Adobe
Popularity 5.0 (2 Votes)
Mime Type mime-type/not.available
Default Program Adobe After Effects
Category Video Files
Format Binary
Updated 5/1/2024

What is a AET File Type?

The AET file is one of the two files used to save the project templates in the video edition in After Effects. The main file format is the AET file, which is saved in binary format. The other formats can be saved to the .AETX file, which is a text-based XML model.

To create an After Effects project, select File → New → New Project; rarr; Save or Save As → Save As... and select "Adobe After Effects Template Project from the menu drop down.

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

Free online AET Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .AET (After Effects Project Template) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to AET, merge, split and compare the AET files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

AET Files Common Issues

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

Can't Open AET Files?

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

    Associate AET Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.AET (e.g example.aet) 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 .aet files.

    Associate AET Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.AET (e.g example.aet) 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 AET File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the AET 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 AET File on Windows

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

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

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

Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen AET file on Linux

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Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen AET file on Web

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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.

AET file extension icon image.About AET - After Effects Project Template

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Updated 5/1/2024


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