.AEP File Extension

AEP files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: After Effects Project

The primary After Effects project format is the binary .aep file. Use the XML .aepx format to save copies. To save an .aepx file as an .aep file, choose File > Save As. Enter a filename ending with .a...

General Information

Title AEP File Extension
Extension .aep
Full Form After Effects Project
File Type Project File
Developer Adobe Systems
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store project
Additional Functions Contain compositions, Store animations
Features Layer-based, Timeline-driven, Non-destructive editing

File Characteristics

Quality High quality
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Motion Graphics Yes
Video Compositing Yes
Visual Effects Yes
Film Titles Yes
Animation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Script injection
Best Practices Regular updates, Trusted sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1993
Latest Version After Effects 2023

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .aet, .aepx, .prproj, .mogrt

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Adobe After Effects Subscription Windows, Mac

Type 2: Activ E-Book Project

The AEP format files are created by AEC software. This software uses a similar engine as IE to create eBooks. The user can create unlimited copies of eBooks without paying any cost. The distribution i...

General Information

Title AEP File Extension
Extension .aep
Full Form Activ E-Book Project
File Type Project File
Developer Activ E-Book Compiler
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store project
Additional Functions Compile e-books
Features E-book creation, Multimedia embedding

File Characteristics

Quality High
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

E-book Publication Yes
Multimedia Integration Yes
Content Distribution Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Embedded scripts
Best Practices Regular updates, Safe sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1990s
Latest Version Varies

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .exe (compiled)

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Activ E-Book Compiler Paid Windows

Type 3: Advanced Encryption Package Encrypted File

There are few issues with the .AEP files while opening them on Windows and MacOs. Solution to issues: can't open .AEP files. You must have Adobe After Effects program installed. Associate default Adob...

General Information

Title AEP File Extension
Extension .aep
Full Form Advanced Encryption Package Encrypted File
File Type Encrypted File
Developer InterCrypto Ltd.
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Secure storage
Additional Functions Data encryption
Features Multiple algorithms, Secure deletion

File Characteristics

Quality Encrypted content
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Data Protection Yes
Secure File Transfer Yes
Backup Encryption Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Password loss
Best Practices Strong passwords, Regular backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Varies with software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .aes, .zip

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Advanced Encryption Package Paid, Trial Windows