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Basic information about ODS file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension ODS（*.ODS or *.ods）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the ODS file yourself.

There are 2 file types using the ODS file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the ODS file with their brief description and a list of programs that support ODS file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the ODS file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the ODS file?
How to open a ODS file?
What programs do I need to open a ODS file?
What programs help to create and edit a ODS file?
How to convert ODS files to another file format?
How to convert another files to ODS file format?

1.Detail information about ODS file extension: OpenDocument Spreadsheet

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ODS files
File type	OpenDocument Spreadsheet	Category	Spreadsheet Files
Developer	Oracle	File format	Zip
Description	ODS file is a OpenDocument Spreadsheet developed by Oracle. An ODS file is a spreadsheet created by the Calc program included with the Apache OpenOffice suite. It stores data in cells that are organized into rows and columns. ODS files are formatted using the OASIS OpenDocument XML-based standard.
Windows	Apache OpenOffice Microsoft Excel 2016 LibreOffice Calligra Suite IBM Lotus Symphony OpenOffice.org StarOffice
macOS	Apache OpenOffice Planamesa NeoOffice LibreOffice Calligra Suite OpenOffice.org
Linux	Apache OpenOffice LibreOffice Calligra Suite OpenOffice.org

2.Detail information about ODS file extension: Outlook Express 5 Mailbox

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ODS files
File type	Outlook Express 5 Mailbox	Category	Misc Files
Developer	Microsoft	File format	N/A
Description	ODS file is a Outlook Express 5 Mailbox developed by Microsoft.
Windows	Microsoft Outlook Express

How to convert ODS files to another file format?

There are 15 records in our database eligible for ODS files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve ODS to another files conversion, you may use the option.

ODS to CSV	ODS to DOC	ODS to EXCEL	ODS to GSHEET
ODS to HTML	ODS to PDF	ODS to WK1	ODS to XLS
ODS to XLSB	ODS to XLSHTML	ODS to XLSM	ODS to XLSMHTML
ODS to XLSX	ODS to XML	ODS to XPS

How to convert another files to ODS file format?

There are 14 records in our database eligible for another files to ODS file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to ODS conversion, you may use the option.

CSV to ODS	XLSX to ODS	XLS to ODS	GSHEET to ODS
OFX to ODS	WK1 to ODS	XML to ODS	MDB to ODS
ACCDB to ODS	WK4 to ODS	SDC to ODS	OTS to ODS
XLSM to ODS	PRN to ODS

Can't open a ODS file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.ODS”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the ODS extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support ODS file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of ODS files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a ODS file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a ODS file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a ODS file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the ODS file is damaged.
Whether the ODS file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the ODS file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the ODS file format is incompletely.
Whether the ODS file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a ODS file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a ODS file.

If the ODS file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.