The AAE file is referenced by the Photos app when opening the JPG file in which it is associated. It can also be opened by text editors such as TextEdit and Notepad to view the edits made to the corresponding photo.
How do I open an AAE file?
If you wish to open an AAE file on Windows or Android device, do the following:
- Right-click the AAE file.
- From the dropdown menu, select “Open With.”
- Choose a text editor among suggested to open the file – for example, Notepad or Microsoft Word.
How do I open a AAE file on a Mac?
To open AAE files On your Mac, right click on the AAE file and select Open with > Others. Then browse to the applications folder and locate TextEdit app. The file will be open in TextEdit app and you can browse all the data it has.
