Convert FP3 to AET

Understanding fp3 and aet file formats

FP3 files are database files created by FileMaker Pro 3, a popular cross-platform relational database application. These files store structured data, layouts, and scripts for managing and organizing information. On the other hand, AET files are After Effects Project Template files used by Adobe After Effects to store reusable project templates for motion graphics and video editing.

Can you convert fp3 to aet directly?

There is no direct method or standard software to convert an FP3 database file to an AET After Effects template, as these formats serve entirely different purposes—one is for database management, the other for video editing templates. Conversion is not natively supported by any mainstream software.

Possible workaround for fp3 to aet conversion

If you need to use data from an FP3 file in an AET project, you can follow these steps:

1. Export data from FileMaker Pro as a CSV or TXT file using File → Export Records.
2. Import the exported data into Adobe After Effects using a script or plugin that supports data-driven animation (such as CompsFromSpreadsheet or Dataclay Templater).
3. Save your After Effects project as a template using File → Save As → Save A Copy As Template to create an AET file.

Recommended software for the process

• FileMaker Pro – for exporting FP3 data to CSV or TXT.
• Adobe After Effects – for creating and saving AET templates.
• CompsFromSpreadsheet or Dataclay Templater – for importing spreadsheet data into After Effects projects.

Summary

While fp3 to aet direct conversion is not possible, you can transfer data by exporting from FileMaker Pro and importing into After Effects using supported plugins or scripts. This process allows you to leverage database information in motion graphics templates.