Tips to open AET file

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

AET file extension

File Name After Effects Project Template
File Developer Adobe Systems
File Category Video Files

The AET file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the AET files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the AET file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is AET file?

The AET file has been categorized as Video Files. It was designed by Adobe Systems. Additionally, the Video Files category contains 546 of other files. After Effects Project Template is most often found on 2 operating systems. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use Adobe After Effects to handle this file. This is a program created by Adobe Systems Incorporated. Alternatively, you can use 2 other programs. You can use Adobe Creative Suite in case Adobe After Effects cannot be used.

How to open AET file?

The most common problem when using After Effects Project Template is that a specific AET is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that AET files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the AET 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 Adobe After Effects

In this case, you should first verify that the Adobe After Effects application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Adobe After Effects into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support AET files.

Step 2. Create association of Adobe After Effects with AET files

If, despite the installed application, the AET file does not start in the Adobe After Effects application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Adobe After Effects application as the default for handling the AET file.

Step 3. Update Adobe After Effects to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Adobe After Effects program with the After Effects Project Template file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Adobe Systems Incorporated website and install the latest version.

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

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:

The AET file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the AET file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file AET or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected AET files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the AET file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular AET file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Adobe Systems, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file AET 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the AET file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file AET to close. 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.