What's the AET File?

Reporter:   |   Amended: November 26, 2018

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AET File Summary

Our most recent information indicates that AET files are associated with only a single known file type, the After Effects Project Template format, and can be viewed with the Adobe After Effects software package (developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated). The majority of AET files are considered Video Files.

The AET File Extension can be viewed on the Windows and Mac operating systems. They are supported on both desktop and mobile devices. The main AET file type has a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning these files are not frequently present on your typical desktop or mobile device.

If you would like to learn more about AET files and the software that opens them, please see the additional detailed information below. Also, you can learn how to do some basic AET file troubleshooting if you are having trouble opening these files.

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AET Types


Dominant AET File Type

.AET
File Ext:.aet
Group:After Effects Project Template

Project template file created by After Effects, a motion graphics, compositing and movie post production software developed by Adobe Systems. AET file is a video composition template used for creating multiple video projects (with AEP extension).

Developer: Adobe Systems Incorporated
Division:Video Files
Location: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aet

Software Programs That Open The After Effects Project Template:


Adobe After Effects by Adobe Systems Incorporated

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Mac

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AET Demand


Top Devices

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


Sources of AET Problems


Common AET Opening Problems

Missing Adobe After Effects

If you attempt to load your AET file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open AET Files". Customarily, this means that Adobe After Effects is not installed on %%os%%. Your operating system cannot associate your AET with Adobe After Effects, so double-clicking the file won't work.


Tip: If you don't have Adobe After Effects installed, and you know of another program to open your AET file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".


Wrong Version of Adobe After Effects is Installed

Your After Effects Project Template file is incompatible with Adobe After Effects because you might have the wrong version installed. If you've got the wrong version of Adobe After Effects installed, you'll need to install the correct version. This issue mainly occurs when your After Effects Project Template file was created by a newer version of Adobe After Effects than you have on your PC.


Tip: Investigate your AET 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 AET files.


Other Causes of AET File Opening Problems

Even with the correct version of Adobe After Effects installed, you can still experience difficulties opening AETs. Other AET opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Issues that aren't software-related:

  • Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for AET
  • Mistaken removal of the Windows registry AET description
  • Corrupt install of Adobe After Effects or other AET-related program
  • Something has caused file corruption of your AET
  • Malware-tainted AET file can't be opened
  • Drivers associated with AET software need to be updated
  • Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the After Effects Project Template file

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