Open AOM files

  • Full name
    Adobe After Effects Output Settings Format
  • Developer
    Adobe Systems
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Have you encountered a problem with a AOM 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 AOM file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your AOM file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is AOM file?

The file extension AOM marks so-called output module templates of the video composing and animation software After Effects. The output module sets the parameters, such as compression type, quality and color settings, and output size, for the output of an animation or movie. These settings can be saved to and loaded from an AOM file.

More info

Aom files can be loaded and saved via the Output module templates window, which can be accessed via 'Edit -> Preferences'. Loading older versions of AOM files may cause incompatibilities, as the output module (eg in the CS5) has been partially changed.

Programs which can open a AOM file

How to open file with AOM extension?

In order to open a file with AOM extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening AOM 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 AOM 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 AOM files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support AOM files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of AOM 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 AOM 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 AOM 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 AOM files

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

  • File data is corrupted
  • AOM 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 AOM files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • AOM 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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