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Basic information about MAE file

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

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


1.Detail information about MAE file extension: My Avatar Editor Character File

File type My Avatar Editor Character File Category Game Files
Developer My Avatar Editor File format Binary
Description MAE file is a My Avatar Editor Character File developed by My Avatar Editor. Nintendo Wii character file created by My Avatar Editor, a Flash-based application that allows users to create custom Wii avatars; includes the character's name, gender, body type, and skin color, as well as eye and hair styles.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MAE files

Windows		 My Avatar Editor

macOS		 My Avatar Editor



Can't open a MAE 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.MAE”。

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 MAE extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the MAE 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.