.AETX File Extension
After Effects XML Project Template
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What is a AETX file?
An AETX file is a project template created by Adobe After Effects, a motion graphics and visual effects application available for Windows and macOS. It contains one or more compositions made up of multiple layers, which may include imported media, shapes, text, and animation settings. After Effects users save AETX files in the XML format to create reusable templates for building multiple .AEP or .AEPX project files with the same structure.
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AETX files function the same way as AET files but are stored in a text-based format instead of a binary format. This format makes them larger and slightly slower to open, but they can be opened and edited with a text or XML editor., which is useful for workflows that involve automation, version control, or manual adjustments to the project structure.
Adobe After Effects supports two template file formats:
- AET (After Effects Template) – A binary file format recommended for most users due to its smaller size and faster performance.
- AETX (After Effects XML Template) – A text-based alternative that uses the XML standard, ideal for advanced users who need editable or scriptable templates.
How to open a AETX file
You can only open an AETX file with Adobe After Effects (Windows and macOS). To open an AETX file, select .
Since AETX files are text-based, you can also open and edit details in the files with an XML or text editor. However, an XML or text editor will not display the AETX file the same as After Effects.
How to convert a AETX file
Adobe After Effects can convert AETX files to various file types, including the following formats: