.AEX File Extension

AEX files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: After Effects Plug-in

To install a plugin: Locate the plugin AEX file. Go to PC -> Local Disk C -> Program Files -> Adobe -> Adobe After Effects -> Support Files -> Plugins. Paste the AEX file inside t...

General Information

Title AEX File Extension
Extension .aex
Full Form After Effects Plug-in File
File Type Plug-in File
Developer Adobe Systems
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Extend functionality
Additional Functions Add effects, transitions
Features Customizable, Extensible

File Characteristics

Quality Enhances software
Supports Layers Depends on plug-in
Supports Transparency Depends on plug-in
Editable No

Use Cases

Video Editing Yes
Visual Effects Yes
Motion Graphics Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Vulnerable code, Malware
Best Practices Verified sources, Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies by plug-in
Latest Version Dependent on developer

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .prproj, .aep, .mogrt

Software Compatibility

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

Type 2: Alpha Five Compiled Global Functions File

An AEX file contains compiled program code for functions written in Xbasic. It is used in web applications by calling them from server side .a5w pages. AEX files were loaded and unloaded by calling a5...

General Information

Title AEX File Extension
Extension .aex
Full Form Alpha Five Compiled Global Functions File
File Type Compiled File
Developer Alpha Software
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store functions
Additional Functions Execute code, Reuse logic
Features Compiled, Reusable

File Characteristics

Quality High efficiency
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Database Applications Yes
Business Logic Yes
Code Optimization Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Code execution
Best Practices Regular updates, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Depends on Alpha Anywhere version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .a5w, .adb, .alb, .alm

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Alpha Anywhere Commercial Windows