AAF File Type

- The quick facts

What are AAF files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening an AAF file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.

What is an AAF file?

An .AAF file is an Advanced Authoring Format file.

We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

How to open AAF files

Important: Different programs may use files with the AAF file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your AAF file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 5 different AAF openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: March 5, 2022

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of AAF files. Remember, different programs may use AAF files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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