File Extension Library


.AET File Extension

  • Developer by: Adobe Systems
  • Category: Video Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .AET files and how to open them?

Can't open .AET file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .AET file.

What is a .AET file extension?

.AET file extension is created by Adobe Systems. .AET has been classified as Video Files. The format of .AET file is Binary.

.AET is After Effects Project Template

An AET file is a project template created by After Effects, a video production application. It contains a video composition template, which can be used as the starting point for making multiple .AEP video projects. AET files may include audio, images, and video clips, a timeline, and various effects that can be applied to the movie.

AET file open in Adobe After Effects CC 2017

The AET file is one of two file types used to save video editing project templates in After Effects. The main format is the AET file, which is saved in binary format. The other format templates may be saved in is the .AETX file, which is a text-based XML template.

To create an After Effects project, select File → New → New Project then click File → Save or Save As → Save As... and choose "Adobe After Effects Template Project" from the "File Format" dropdown menu.

To open an After Effects project, select File → Open Project....

List of all softwares that can open the After Effects Project Template
Windows
Adobe After Effects CC 2019
Mac
Adobe After Effects CC 2019

How to fix problems with .AET files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .AET files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .AET file format
  2. You need to check the .AET file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)