Opening files in a different version of After Effects

Is it possible to open a file that was created in Adobe After Effects CC while working on Adobe After Effects CS6? I know that you usually can't open a file from a newer version of the program on an older version.

Hi kesstar0629,
Thanks for contacting adobe forums,
As you know already that we can't open a file from a newer version of the program on an older version.
But you can try to save a copy as CS6 project also in After effects CC.
Happy Editing,
Sandeep

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