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Basic information about ODF file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension ODF（*.ODF or *.odf）, 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 ODF file yourself.

There are 5 file types using the ODF file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the ODF file with their brief description and a list of programs that support ODF file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the ODF file extension. It answers questions such as:

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

1.Detail information about ODF file extension: OpenDocument Formula

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ODF files
File type	OpenDocument Formula	Category	Misc Files
Developer	Oracle	File format	Zip
Description	ODF file is a OpenDocument Formula developed by Oracle. An ODF file is a document created by Apache OpenOffice Math, a program used for creating math formulas. It contains one or more mathematical equations and may also contain macros. ODF files are based on the OASIS OpenDocument standard.
Windows	Apache OpenOffice LibreOffice Calligra Suite LibreOffice Writer Microsoft Office StarOffice
macOS	Apache OpenOffice Planamesa NeoOffice LibreOffice Calligra Suite LibreOffice Math
Linux	Apache OpenOffice LibreOffice Calligra Suite

2.Detail information about ODF file extension: Battlezone Object Definition File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ODF files
File type	Battlezone Object Definition File	Category	Game Files
Developer	Activision	File format	Text
Description	ODF file is a Battlezone Object Definition File developed by Activision.
Windows	Activision Battlezone Microsoft Notepad Microsoft WordPad Other text editor

3.Detail information about ODF file extension: Open Document File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ODF files
File type	Open Document File	Category	Data Files
Developer	OASIS	File format	Zip
Description	ODF file is a Open Document File developed by OASIS.
Windows	Apache OpenOffice
macOS	Apache OpenOffice
Linux	Apache OpenOffice odfWeave

4.Detail information about ODF file extension: Star Trek Armada Ship And Structure Information File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ODF files
File type	Star Trek Armada Ship And Structure Information File	Category	Game Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	ODF file is a Star Trek Armada Ship And Structure Information File.
Windows	Star Trek: Armada

5.Detail information about ODF file extension: HMI Builder Operator Display File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ODF files
File type	HMI Builder Operator Display File	Category	Raster Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	ODF file is a HMI Builder Operator Display File.

How to convert ODF files to another file format?

There are 5 records in our database eligible for ODF files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve ODF to another files conversion, you may use the option.

ODF to DOC	ODF to EPUB	ODF to PDF	ODF to RTF
ODF to XLS

How to convert another files to ODF file format?

There are 6 records in our database eligible for another files to ODF file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to ODF conversion, you may use the option.

DOC to ODF	LWP to ODF	DOCX to ODF	ODB to ODF
SDW to ODF	SDA to ODF

Can't open a ODF 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.ODF”。

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 ODF extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support ODF 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 ODF 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 ODF file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a ODF 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 ODF file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the ODF 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.