File Extension Database

Open AES File

AES files mainly belong to Packetizer's AES Crypt.

AES Crypt is a file encryption software, developed by Packetizer, and available on various operating systems.

AES Crypt uses the industry standard Advanced Encryption Standard (hence the extension AES) to easily and securely encrypt files.

The AES file format is used as the output file by the AES Crypt encryption software.

The Advanced Encryption Standard is a specification established by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in 2001.

Developed by Joan Daemen and Vincent Rijmen, AES is one of the most popular algorithms that uses symmetric keys to encrypt and decrypt data.

AES Crypt software uses this algorithm to securely encrypt files using 256-bit encryption.

When any file is encrypted, it gets the same name as the original file except for the new AES extension.

The original file is kept and a copy of the encrypted file is created, since most users tend to encrypt their data in order to transfer it securely through social networks, keeping the original.

There is no problem deleting the original file as long as you have the password available at all times to decrypt it when needed.

Data can be encrypted into AES file format and decrypted again from the same format using AES Crypt software which is compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux environments.

It is also possible to use the command line interface to decrypt the file.

PHP, Java, and C# developers can use dedicated libraries to encode and decode data.

All support for the various platforms is available on the official AES Crypt website.

Never try to open the file bypassing Packetizer's AES Crypt, as this may corrupt the file and make it unreadable.

Software to open and work with an AES file

Packetizer AES Crypt

How Can I Open AES File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open AES file is to find a AES file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a AES file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open AES file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as AES file opener then try to search online for "AES viewer", "application to open AES file" or "open AES file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open AES file

How Can I Open AES File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a AES file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a AES file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with AES file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as AES file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open AES file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open AES file then try to search for "AES viewer", "application to open AES file" or "read AES file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read AES file

How Can I Open AES File on Android

If you downloaded a AES file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded AES file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "AES".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "AES viewer", "AES file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open AES File on iPhone or iPad

To open AES File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the AES file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "AES". This way you can find apps which can open AES files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "AES viewer" or "AES file" online in your favorite search engine.

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