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Basic information about ALE file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension ALE（*.ALE or *.ale）, 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 ALE file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about ALE file extension: Avid Log Exchange File

File type Avid Log Exchange File Category Video Files
Developer Avid Technology File format Text
Description ALE file is a Avid Log Exchange File developed by Avid Technology. Film database file created in the Avid Log Exchange (ALE) format; saved in a tab-delimited ASCII text format and contains a shot log of film, video, and audio data; used in the process of transferring film data between systems.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ALE files

Windows		 Avid Media Composer
Avid Xpress
Any text editor

macOS		 Avid Media Composer
Apple Final Cut Pro X
Any text editor



Can't open a ALE 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.ALE”。

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 ALE extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support ALE 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 ALE 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 ALE file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a ALE 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 ALE file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the ALE 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.