Windows 10: Photos randomly switching from .jpg to .aae

Discus and support Photos randomly switching from .jpg to .aae in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I've had many of my photos decide to switch from being .jpg files to .aae seemingly on their own accord. The photos are taken with an iPhone, then... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by ReubenWillard, Apr 29, 2021.

  1. REUBENWILLARD
    ReubenWillard Win User

    Photos randomly switching from .jpg to .aae


    I've had many of my photos decide to switch from being .jpg files to .aae seemingly on their own accord. The photos are taken with an iPhone, then transferred to my Windows 10 machine, and have been visible for years, now suddenly they're .aae and I can't open them.Is there any way to convert them back to .jpg?Thanks

    :)
     
    ReubenWillard, Apr 29, 2021
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  2. DIANEFLINT
    DianeFlint Win User

    Photos - view .aae files

    How do I open my aae photos, some are there and some i cannot see.

    ***Changed title from: Photos***
     
    DianeFlint, Apr 29, 2021
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  3. JUNAID_A
    Junaid_A Win User
    Photos - view .aae files

    Hi Diane,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community forum.

    An
    AAE file contains edits made to an image using the Photos app on an iOS device. It is used to transfer non-destructive edits a user has made to
    ‘.jpg’ images. Basically these are additional files that are created next to the actual
    jpg photo file.

    If you import pictures from an iOS device to Windows, only the
    JPEG images will get transferred and not the AAE files, which will cause to lose your edits. Also,
    AAE files can be deleted without erasing the pictures but any edits made will be undone.

    If you want to view a .aae file on your PC, you need to have the appropriate program installed. You may use your favorite search engine and look for the appropriate program that supports
    .aae files.

    Hope it helps,

    Let us know if you got the help you needed by clicking ‘Yes’ or ‘No’.
     
    Junaid_A, Apr 29, 2021
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  4. DAVEM121
    DaveM121 Win User

    Photos randomly switching from .jpg to .aae

    Playing .AAE files

    Hi Willard

    An AAE file does not actually contain any image data, it contains a list of edits made to a photo on an Apple device . . .

    If you right click that file and choose Open With - Choose another App - Notepad

    Does that file open in Notepad with just <XML tags> that look like code?
     
    DaveM121, Apr 29, 2021
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