Having tried many times you could not fix aae files on Windows Operating System? The only thing you can do is change pictures from .aae to jpg. Yes, Generally AAE files are typically associated with Apple's Photos app, storing edits made to images without altering the original files will lead to AAE format. These files are used primarily on iOS and macOS devices and are not natively supported by Windows. However, you can handle AAE files on Windows 11 using the following steps:
Method 1: Ignore the AAE Files
AAE files are not crucial for viewing or editing your
photos. They simply contain the edit information, so if you only need the
original image, you can ignore the AAE files.
Method 2: Transfer the Photos without Edits
When you are transferring the photos from an Apple device to
a Windows PC, ensure that you transfer the original format file, unedited photo
versions:
- Connect your iPhone/iPad to your Windows 11 PC using a USB cable.
- Open the Photos app on Windows 11.
- Select 'Import' in the top-right corner.
- Choose 'From a USB device'.
Select the photos to import and choose a location on your
PC. The original versions of the photos will be transferred without the AAE
files.
Method 3: Use a Mac or iOS Device to Apply Edits
If you really want the edited versions of your photos, you will
need to apply the edits on a Mac or iOS device and then transfer the edited
images to your Windows PC:
- Open the Photos app on your iPhone/iPad or Mac.
- Save a copy of the edited photo (e.g., by duplicating the photo or exporting it).
- Transfer the edited photo to your Windows 11 PC using a USB cable or cloud storage service.
- Method 4: View and Apply Edits Manually
Fix Opening AAE files with Notepad
While there's no native Windows app to read AAE files
directly, you can open them with a text editor like Notepad to manually apply
the edits:
Right-click the AAE file and select 'Open with', then choose 'Notepad'.
Read through the XML code to see the edits applied (this may
include cropping, filters, and other adjustments).
Manually apply these edits using photo editing software on
your Windows PC, such as Adobe Photoshop or GIMP and Photoscape.
Method 5: To Open AAE Files Use Third-Party Software
There might be third-party tools that can interpret AAE
files and apply the edits to your photos, though these are less common. Always
ensure that any software you download is from a reputable source to avoid
malware.
By following above steps, you can easily manage and view
your photos on Windows 11 without being hindered by AAE files.