Open AET files

  • Full name
    Adobe After Effects Template Format
  • Developer
    Adobe Systems
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Have you encountered a problem with a AET file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a AET file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your AET file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is AET file?

The file extension AET is used by the video compositing and animation software After Effects for template projects (templates). These contain settings for a project, such as image format or a set menu structure for a DVD. Templates serve as a starting point for your own projects with customized settings.

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When an AET file is opened, After Effects automatically creates a new, untitled, template-based project. If the project is saved, an aep project file is generated. The template file remains untouched.

Programs which can open a AET file

How to open file with AET extension?

In order to open a file with AET extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening AET file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with AET files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Adobe After Effects or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening AET files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support AET files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of AET files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set Adobe After Effects as the default program for opening AET files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate AET files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the Adobe After Effects applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Adobe After Effects has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with AET files

Sometimes problems with opening AET files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • AET files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open AET files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • AET file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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