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Basic information about AE1 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension AE1（*.AE1 or *.ae1）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the AE1 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the AE1 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the AE1 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support AE1 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the AE1 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the AE1 file?
  • How to open a AE1 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a AE1 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a AE1 file?
  • How to convert AE1 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to AE1 file format?


1.Detail information about AE1 file extension: FileMaker Pro Runtime Database

File type FileMaker Pro Runtime Database Category Database Files
Developer FileMaker, Inc. File format N/A
Description AE1 file is a FileMaker Pro Runtime Database developed by FileMaker, Inc.. Full format name of files that use AE1 extension is FileMaker Pro Runtime Database. FileMaker, Inc. defined the FileMaker Pro Runtime Database format standard. AE1 file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with AE1 extension are categorized as Database Files files. The Database Files subset comprises 341 various file formats. FileMaker Pro is by far the most used program for working with AE1 files. On the official website of FileMaker, Inc. developer not only will you find detailed information about theFileMaker Pro software, but also about AE1 and other supported file formats.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AE1 files

Windows		 FileMaker Pro



Can't open a AE1 file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.AE1”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the AE1 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support AE1 file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of AE1 files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a AE1 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a AE1 file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a AE1 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the AE1 file is damaged.
  • Whether the AE1 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the AE1 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the AE1 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the AE1 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a AE1 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a AE1 file.

If the AE1 file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.