{"id":9165,"date":"2020-01-09T00:33:55","date_gmt":"2020-01-09T00:33:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/?p=9165"},"modified":"2022-02-10T16:40:21","modified_gmt":"2022-02-10T16:40:21","slug":"recover-deleted-aep-html","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/recover-deleted-aep.html","title":{"rendered":"What Is an AEP File and How to Recover Deleted AEP Files"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The worst thing that can happen while working on an Adobe After Projects is to lose the project file. Whether you forgot to save them properly or accidentally deleted them, there are multiple methods that will help you retrieve these lost AEP files.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_aep_file_format\"><\/span>What Is AEP File Format<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Simply put, the .aep extension is associated with a video project created by Adobe After Effects. Some projects also have the .aepx extension. This is because they use the XML standard to save all the information.<\/p>\r\n<p>An AEP file contains all the data related to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/products\/aftereffects.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adobe After Effects<\/a> project. It holds all compositions, layers, text, graphics, audio, video and references used by the footage in that project. This makes it convenient for users to work on a project since a single file will hold all the relevant information related to the project.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-info\" role=\"alert\">The After Effects project file is a binary format and is, therefore, smaller in size, loads faster, and is recommended by Adobe. The other Adobe Project file type has the .aepx extension. While the AEPX file format allows users to edit the project preferences using an XML or text editor, the file size is larger and slower to load.<\/div>\r\n<p>To create a new After Effects project, simply open the application and go to <b>File &gt; New &gt; New project<\/b>. To choose the AEP or AEPX extension, use the <b>Save As<\/b> option. It\u2019s important to save your project properly. Unsaved projects are one of the main types of file loss.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-46735 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/save-as-copy-xml.jpg\" alt=\"Save as .aep file.\" width=\"2294\" height=\"1680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/save-as-copy-xml.jpg 2294w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/save-as-copy-xml-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/save-as-copy-xml-500x366.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/save-as-copy-xml-768x562.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/save-as-copy-xml-1536x1125.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/save-as-copy-xml-2048x1500.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2294px) 100vw, 2294px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Ready to resume your regular work on your PC? Let\u2019s get to the AEP file recovery solutions in the sections below.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_recover_deleted_after_effects_project_files\"><\/span>How to Recover Deleted After Effects Project Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>There is no deficiency of ways to retrieve completely missing AEP files. Furthermore, none of the methods require you to have advanced knowledge of computers. Just remember to read each step carefully.<\/p>\r\n<p>To increase the likelihood of recovering all your data, keep these tips in mind:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>&#x1f6d1; DON\u2019T write new files to the affected storage device.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#x1f6e0;&#xfe0f; BEGIN the data recovery process as quickly as you can. The more you wait, the higher the chance of writing new data to your storage device, knowingly or unknowingly.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#x1f947; USE the most capable data recovery method, first. The risk of losing some of your data increases with each subsequent recovery attempt.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\" role=\"alert\">Sometimes, the storage device may be physically damaged or your SSD may be TRIM-enabled. In both these cases, contact a professional data recovery service instead of trying to recover the data by yourself.<\/div>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_recover_aep_files_with_software\"><\/span>How to Recover AEP Files With Software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Using third-party software to recover your lost AEP files is a breeze. Most applications have a step-by-step wizard that guides you through the recovery process. But, the recovery chances may differ from one software to another.<\/p>\r\n<p>Keeping functionality and ease of use in mind, <a href=\"\/\">Disk Drill<\/a> is a good choice to recover AEP Files. In addition to an industry-leading recovery rate, the application will also offer you a suite of other features such as support for all internal and external storage devices and a <a href=\"\/data-recovery-software.html\">500 MB data recovery free trial for Windows users<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>Here\u2019s how to recover After Effects project files using Disk Drill:<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 1<\/b><\/span> \u00a0Download Disk Drill for Windows or Mac.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"relative bottom download__block\">\r\n            <div class=\"d-flex align-center download__block__inner\">\r\n                <div class=\"download__block__image-wrapper\">\r\n                <div class=\"download__block__image\">\r\n                    <img src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/sidebar-ban-96.png\" srcset=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/sidebar-ban-2x-1.png 2x\" alt=\"Disk Drill\" width=\"96\" height=\"96\">        \r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"download__block__announce\">\r\n                    <b>download-block-title<\/b><br>\r\n                    download-block-text\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"download__block__action\">\r\n                    <a href=\"\/\/download.html\" data-href-mac=\/\/disk-drill-mac.html data-href-win=\/\/disk-drill-win.html class=\"button button-green btn-md osreplace\">\r\n<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n<path d=\"M11.9546 7.293C11.8736 7.114 11.6956 7 11.4996 7H9.49957V0.5C9.49957 0.224 9.27557 0 8.99957 0H6.99957C6.72357 0 6.49957 0.224 6.49957 0.5V7H4.49957C4.30357 7 4.12557 7.115 4.04457 7.293C3.96257 7.472 3.99457 7.681 4.12357 7.829L7.62357 11.829C7.71857 11.938 7.85557 12 7.99957 12C8.14357 12 8.28057 11.937 8.37557 11.829L11.8756 7.829C12.0056 7.682 12.0356 7.472 11.9546 7.293Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\r\n<path d=\"M13.5 11V14H2.5V11H0.5V15C0.5 15.553 0.948 16 1.5 16H14.5C15.053 16 15.5 15.553 15.5 15V11H13.5Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\r\ndownload-block-button-text\r\n<\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 2<\/b><\/span> \u00a0Launch the Disk Drill installer. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to install the application.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"alert alert-info\" role=\"alert\">We do not recommend downloading and installing software on the disk where the files were lost, as this may overwrite them.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 3<\/b><\/span>  Open Disk Drill and choose the hard drive or partition that had the missing AEP file, and then click on the <b>Search for lost data<\/b> button.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-46738 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/select-drive-with-lost-aep-files.jpg\" alt=\"Choose the drive to search for the lost AEP file.\" width=\"2763\" height=\"1566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/select-drive-with-lost-aep-files.jpg 2763w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/select-drive-with-lost-aep-files-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/select-drive-with-lost-aep-files-500x283.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/select-drive-with-lost-aep-files-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/select-drive-with-lost-aep-files-1536x871.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/select-drive-with-lost-aep-files-2048x1161.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2763px) 100vw, 2763px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 4<\/b><\/span> \u00a0Once the scan is over, click on the <b>Review found items<\/b> button. You can do this during the scan as well. To search for files among the results, you can use filters by data type or file name.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-46736 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/scan-drive-for-lost-aep-files.jpg\" alt=\"Review found items screen in Disk Drill.\" width=\"2763\" height=\"1566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/scan-drive-for-lost-aep-files.jpg 2763w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/scan-drive-for-lost-aep-files-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/scan-drive-for-lost-aep-files-500x283.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/scan-drive-for-lost-aep-files-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/scan-drive-for-lost-aep-files-1536x871.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/scan-drive-for-lost-aep-files-2048x1161.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2763px) 100vw, 2763px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 5<\/b><\/span> \u00a0Select the AEP files you want to recover. You can substantially narrow down the results using the filter feature.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-46737 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/select-aep-files-for-recover.jpg\" alt=\"Select the AEP files to recover.\" width=\"2763\" height=\"1566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/select-aep-files-for-recover.jpg 2763w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/select-aep-files-for-recover-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/select-aep-files-for-recover-500x283.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/select-aep-files-for-recover-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/select-aep-files-for-recover-1536x871.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/select-aep-files-for-recover-2048x1161.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2763px) 100vw, 2763px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-info\" role=\"alert\">Check the <b>Recovery chances<\/b> and file&#8217;s <b>Preview<\/b> option to make sure your files are recoverable.<\/div>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 6<\/b><\/span> \u00a0After selecting the required file, click on the <b>Recover <\/b>option to recover it. Choose a recovery folder that is on a different storage device or at least on a different partition.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-46731 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/recovery-path-for-aep-files.jpg\" alt=\"An AEP file recovery screen.\" width=\"2763\" height=\"1566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/recovery-path-for-aep-files.jpg 2763w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/recovery-path-for-aep-files-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/recovery-path-for-aep-files-500x283.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/recovery-path-for-aep-files-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/recovery-path-for-aep-files-1536x871.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/recovery-path-for-aep-files-2048x1161.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2763px) 100vw, 2763px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>The method listed above is most likely to work, and it\u2019s advisable to use it first.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"recover_aep_from_windows_recycle_bin_or_mac_trash\"><\/span>Recover AEP from Windows Recycle Bin or Mac Trash<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Once you manually delete a file, it will remain in the Windows Recycle Bin or the Mac Trash for a while before being permanently deleted. Files stored in these folders can be easily restored, provided they weren\u2019t permanently deleted initially.<\/p>\r\n<p><b>Here\u2019s how you can recover deleted AEP files from Windows Recycle Bin:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 1<\/b><\/span> \u00a0Open Recycle Bin using the desktop shortcut.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-46683 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/open-recycle-bin-2.jpg\" alt=\"Recycle Bin icon.\" width=\"1400\" height=\"775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/open-recycle-bin-2.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/open-recycle-bin-2-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/open-recycle-bin-2-500x277.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/open-recycle-bin-2-768x425.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 2<\/b><\/span> \u00a0Select the AEP files you\u2019d like to restore.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 3<\/b><\/span> \u00a0Right-click the file, and pick <b>Restore<\/b>, or simply drag and drop the file to any folder. Using the Restore option will move the file back to its original folder.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-46732 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-aep-files.jpg\" alt=\"An AEP file in the Windows Recycle Bin.\" width=\"1649\" height=\"1028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-aep-files.jpg 1649w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-aep-files-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-aep-files-500x312.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-aep-files-768x479.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-aep-files-1536x958.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1649px) 100vw, 1649px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><b>How you can recover deleted AEP files from Mac Trash:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 1<\/b><\/span> \u00a0Click the Trash icon on the Dock.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 2<\/b><\/span> \u00a0Look for the AEP files you want to retrieve.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 3<\/b><\/span> \u00a0Right-click the file, then click on <b>Put Back<\/b>. You can also use the drag-and-drop feature to put the file in a folder of your choice.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-46730 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/put-back-aep-files.jpg\" alt=\"An AEP file in the macOS Trash.\" width=\"1766\" height=\"1056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/put-back-aep-files.jpg 1766w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/put-back-aep-files-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/put-back-aep-files-500x299.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/put-back-aep-files-768x459.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/put-back-aep-files-1536x918.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1766px) 100vw, 1766px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"restore_aep_files_using_windows_file_history_and_mac_time_machine\"><\/span>Restore AEP Files Using Windows File History and Mac Time Machine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>If you have your After Effects project unsaved, you still have another option in both operating systems. You can use backup features in Windows and macOS, called File History and Time Machine, respectively.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"alert alert-info\" role=\"alert\">Both features should\u2019ve been enabled before the data loss took place and the folder containing the deleted AEP files should have been selected as a folder to back up.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"windows_file_history\"><\/span>Windows File History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 1<\/b><\/span> \u00a0Click on the Windows search bar, and type in \u201cfile history.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 2<\/b><\/span> \u00a0From the search results, click on the <b>Restore your files with File History<\/b> Control Panel option.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 3<\/b><\/span> \u00a0Select the <b>Restore personal files<\/b> option towards the left side of the window. Skip this step if Windows directly leads you to the restoration screen after Step 2.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-46577 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/click-restore-personal-files-1.jpg\" alt=\"Restore personal files option.\" width=\"2005\" height=\"1121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/click-restore-personal-files-1.jpg 2005w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/click-restore-personal-files-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/click-restore-personal-files-1-500x280.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/click-restore-personal-files-1-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/click-restore-personal-files-1-1536x859.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2005px) 100vw, 2005px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 4<\/b><\/span> \u00a0Look for the directory that held your missing AEP files.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 5<\/b><\/span> \u00a0Navigate through all available backups until you find the one containing the required version of your missing AEP files.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 6<\/b><\/span> \u00a0Select the AEP files you want to recover.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 7<\/b><\/span> \u00a0Click on the <b>Recover<\/b> button to easily restore the files.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-46734 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-aep-with-file-history.jpg\" alt=\"An AEP file in Windows File History.\" width=\"1586\" height=\"1068\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-aep-with-file-history.jpg 1586w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-aep-with-file-history-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-aep-with-file-history-500x337.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-aep-with-file-history-768x517.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-aep-with-file-history-1536x1034.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1586px) 100vw, 1586px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"mac_time_machine\"><\/span>Mac Time Machine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 1<\/b><\/span> \u00a0Open Spotlight (<b>Command + Spacebar)<\/b> and look for the <b>Time Machine<\/b> feature.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 2<\/b><\/span> \u00a0Look for the folder containing the deleted files.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 3<\/b><\/span> \u00a0Browse through the backups of the folder, until you find the one housing the deleted AEP files.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 4<\/b><\/span> \u00a0Select the AEP files you want to recover, then click Restore.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-46733 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-aep-file-with-time-machine.jpg\" alt=\"An AEP file in the macOS Time Machine.\" width=\"3840\" height=\"2160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-aep-file-with-time-machine.jpg 3840w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-aep-file-with-time-machine-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-aep-file-with-time-machine-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-aep-file-with-time-machine-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-aep-file-with-time-machine-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-aep-file-with-time-machine-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3840px) 100vw, 3840px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>The files will be restored back to their original folders.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"restore_unsaved_aep_files_using_adobe_creative_cloud\"><\/span>Restore Unsaved AEP Files Using Adobe Creative Cloud<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>If you\u2019re using the CC (Creative Cloud) version of Adobe After Effects, there is a good chance that your projects are automatically backed up to the cloud at regular intervals.<\/p>\r\n<p>To see if these files are available online, you can use the Adobe Creative Cloud application or the website.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 1<\/b><\/span> \u00a0Open the Adobe CC app on your computer, or navigate <a href=\"https:\/\/assets.adobe.com\/cloud-documents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adobe CC assets page<\/a> on a web browser.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 2<\/b><\/span> \u00a0Log In using your Adobe Credentials.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step 3<\/b><\/span> \u00a0Look for the deleted AEP files and select them, then click Restore.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_open_aep_files_on_mac_and_windows\"><\/span>How to Open AEP Files on Mac and Windows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Similar to other Adobe project formats, the .aep extension can only be opened by a specific Adobe software. In this case, it\u2019s <b>Adobe After Effects<\/b>, the only AEP file viewer. Whether you\u2019re on Windows or on macOS, you will have to download the latest version of After Effects to reliably open AEP files.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-46729 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/open-aep-file-in-windows.jpg\" alt=\"How to Open AEP Files on Windows.\" width=\"1990\" height=\"1256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/open-aep-file-in-windows.jpg 1990w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/open-aep-file-in-windows-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/open-aep-file-in-windows-500x316.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/open-aep-file-in-windows-768x485.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/open-aep-file-in-windows-1536x969.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1990px) 100vw, 1990px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>The application does come with a free trial, therefore you can check it out before paying for it.<\/p>\r\n<p>If the AEP file doesn\u2019t open with After Effects by itself, you can manually assign Adobe After Effects as the default application. To do this, right-click the AEP file, then select <b>Open with &gt; Choose another option &gt; Adobe After Effects<\/b>. Ensure that the <b>Always<\/b>\u00a0checkbox is ticked.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The worst thing that can happen while working on an Adobe After Projects is to lose the project file. 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