File Extension Database

Open AEX File

AEX extension files register various applications and formats, some of them are below

After Effects

In this first application, an AEX extension file is basically a plugin used by Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro, which are professional video editing applications.

Information about Adobe After Effects

Adobe After Effects is a video compositing, motion graphics, and digital visual effects application developed by Adobe Inc. and used primarily in the post-production process of film, video games, and television production.

Among other things, After Effects can be used for video tracking, compositing, and animation.

The AEX file stores content that extends the functionality of the After Effects application, such as support for camera raw files or video filters.

AEX files are code files and are written in the C/C++ programming language.

Several AEX-type plugins come installed with After Effects, however they can also be created and sold by third-party developers.

You can install plug-ins to extend the functionality of After Effects, simply by placing them in the plug-ins folder.

Alpha Five

In this second case, an AEX extension file is a file created by Alpha Five, a program used to create web applications.

Alpha Five is an application development and database management system (DBMS) for Windows, developed by Alpha Software, Inc.

Noted for its ease of use and rapid application creation, Alpha Five provides high-level predefined scripts for creating desktop and web-based applications.

Alpha Five is also used to build desktop, web, and mobile applications. It has a unique advantage which is writing the code instead of building the app in a code editor.

The AEX file is enabled to store the compiled Xbasic event handler program code, which contains global functions for the application.

This AEX file is referenced as a library by the Alpha Five grid components.

AEX files can be created by checking the option:

Compile functions into an AEX file?

When creating a web application.

By default, the generated AEX file uses the same prefix name as the corresponding ADB file.

Software to open and work with an AEX file

Due to the difference in formats that an AEX file can acquire, it is necessary to determine which of the following applications is the most appropriate to open said file, in order to avoid damage to the file:

Typical AEX application file locations:

"G:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Premiere Pro CS5\Adobe Premiere Pro.exe" "%1"

Frequently used application names to open AEX files:

Adobe - Adobe Premiere Pro CS5

Frequently associated Windows objects:

Adobe.AfterEffects.Effect

How Can I Open AEX File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open AEX file is to find a AEX file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a AEX 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 AEX 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 AEX file opener then try to search online for "AEX viewer", "application to open AEX file" or "open AEX file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open AEX file

How Can I Open AEX File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a AEX file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a AEX 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 AEX file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as AEX file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open AEX file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open AEX file then try to search for "AEX viewer", "application to open AEX file" or "read AEX file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read AEX file

How Can I Open AEX File on Android

If you downloaded a AEX 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 AEX 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 "AEX".
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 "AEX viewer", "AEX 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 AEX File on iPhone or iPad

To open AEX 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 AEX 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 "AEX". This way you can find apps which can open AEX 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 "AEX viewer" or "AEX file" online in your favorite search engine.

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