Tips to open AEA file

Can't open the AEA file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open AEA files as well as a list of programs that support AEA files.

AEA file extension

File Name AdWords Editor Archive
File Developer Google
File Category Backup Files

The AEA file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the AEA files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the AEA file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 2
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is AEA file?

The file with the extension AEA is the Backup Files file type. The author of this format is Google. In addition to this file, the Backup Files category includes 243 related files. AdWords Editor Archive appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use Google AdWords Editor to handle this file. This is a program created by Google Inc.. Alternatively, you can use 4 other programs. Google Translator Toolkit will apply when it is not possible to use Google AdWords Editor.

How to open AEA file?

The most common problem when using AdWords Editor Archive is that a specific AEA is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open AEA, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the AEA file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install Google AdWords Editor

In this case, you should first verify that the Google AdWords Editor application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Google AdWords Editor into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open AEA files.

Step 2. Create association of Google AdWords Editor with AEA files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the AEA file to open in the Google AdWords Editor application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the AEA file with the Google AdWords Editor program.

Step 3. Update Google AdWords Editor to the latest version

If, however, after binding Google AdWords Editor with AdWords Editor Archive there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Google Inc. website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the AEA file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:

The AEA file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the AEA file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our AEA file. However, remember that not every infected AEA file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the AEA files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular AEA file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Google help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file AEA except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the AEA file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.