.aae

Apple edit sidecar XML storing photo modifications non-destructively alongside the original image in iOS

Dedicated renderer

Format facts

MIME type: application/x-aae
Apple UTI: com.apple.aae
Stock Quick Look: shown as plain text
Planned approach (census): syntax-highlight
Icon hint: generic-icon
Prevalence: universal

Renderer note (from the census)

pure Go XML parse

Gotchas: iOS/macOS photo edits