File Extension AEX

By:   |   Amended: November 26, 2018

Microsoft Silver

AEX File Summary

Three known software programs (notably, Adobe After Effects developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated) are related to the AEX file extension. In addition, they are categorized under three distinct file types, but mainly identified as the After Effects Plug-in format. The majority of AEX files are considered Plugin Files, but they can also be Web Files or Encrypted Files.

Both desktop and mobile devices enable you to view and (sometimes) edit these files, depending on the software used. The Popularity Rating for AEX files is "Low", which means these files are not ordinarily found on an everyday user's device.

If you are having problems opening AEX files, or would simply like to learn more about the software programs and developers that are associated with them, please see the complete information contained below.

Low
Prevalence
8664
Standing

/ 11690

Active

Importance

26

November

2018

Amended

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Sorts of AEX Files

  3 known file types use this extension

Primary AEX File Association

.AEX
File Format:.aex
Group:After Effects Plug-in

The AEX file extension may refer to a plug-in file that is used by a professional video editing application developed by Adobe Systems called After Effects. Examples of the content stored in this file are camera raw files and video files support. The After Effects application functionality is extended by the content stored in these AEX files.

Programmer: Adobe Systems Incorporated
Function:Plugin Files
Entry: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aex

Software Programs That Open The After Effects Plug-in:


Adobe After Effects by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows
Mac

Additional AEX Files

.AEX
File Format:.aex
Group:Alpha Five Compiled Global Functions File

AEX file extension may refer to a web file that is created by a web application creating software called Alpha Five. The content of this file includes compiled Xbasic event handler program code that contains the application global functions. It may also be referenced as Alpha Five grid components library.

Programmer: Alpha Software
Function:Web Files

Software Programs That Open Alpha Five Compiled Global Functions File Files:


Alpha Anywhere - Alpha Software by Alpha Software

Compatible with:

Windows
.AEX
File Format:.aex
Group:PGP Armored Extracted Public Encryption Key

AEX file extension may refer to an encoded and encrypted file that is related to an encryption application called PGP. PGP stands for Pretty Good Privacy. Pretty Good Privacy is available for Microsoft Windows operating system and it is used for protection of user's case sensitive data.

Programmer: Symantec Corporation
Function:Encrypted Files

Software Programs That Open PGP Armored Extracted Public Encryption Key Files:


Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) by Symantec Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

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AEX File Popularity


Top Devices

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


Sources of AEX Problems


Issues Opening AEX Files

Adobe After Effects is Not Installed

You attempt to load your AEX file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The AEX File Extension". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Adobe After Effects isn't installed on your PC. The OS won't know what to do with your AEX file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.


Tip: When another AEX application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.


Adobe After Effects Requires Update

In other instances, your After Effects Plug-in file version may not be supported by your version of Adobe After Effects. If you do not have the proper version Adobe After Effects (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. Most of the time your After Effects Plug-in file was created by a newer Adobe After Effects than what you have installed.


Tip: Investigate your AEX file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.


Summary: Not having the right Adobe After Effects version on your computer can cause problems opening AEX files.


Additional AEX Opening Issues

Assuming you have the right Adobe After Effects version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening AEX files. If you're still experiencing problems opening AEX files, there could be other computer problems. Other contributing causes:

  • Windows Registry AEX file paths that are incorrect
  • Deletion of the AEX file description from the Registry by mistake
  • Partial installation of Adobe After Effects that did not fully complete
  • File corruption affecting your AEX file
  • Your AEX is infected with malware
  • Drivers associated with AEX software need to be updated
  • Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the After Effects Plug-in format

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