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Basic information about ODT file

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

There are 2 file types using the ODT file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the ODT file with their brief description and a list of programs that support ODT file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the ODT file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the ODT file?
  • How to open a ODT file?
  • What programs do I need to open a ODT file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a ODT file?
  • How to convert ODT files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to ODT file format?


1.Detail information about ODT file extension: OpenDocument Text Document

File type OpenDocument Text Document Category Text Files
Developer Oracle File format Zip
Description ODT file is a OpenDocument Text Document developed by Oracle. An ODT file is a text document created by various word processors, such as the Writer program included in Apache OpenOffice and LibreOffice. It contains different elements such as text, images, drawn objects, and styles. ODT files are formatted using the OASIS OpenDocument XML-based standard.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ODT files

Windows		 File Viewer Plus
Apache OpenOffice
Microsoft Word 2016
Corel WordPerfect X8
LibreOffice
AbiSource AbiWord
IBM Lotus Notes
OpenOffice.org
WordPerfect Office

macOS		 Apache OpenOffice
Planamesa NeoOffice
AbiSource AbiWord
LibreOffice
Apple TextEdit
IBM Lotus Notes
OpenOffice.org

Linux		 Apache OpenOffice
AbiSource AbiWord
IBM Lotus Notes
LibreOffice
Calligra Suite
OpenOffice.org

iOS		 BML Solutions OOReader

Web		 Google Drive viewer


2.Detail information about ODT file extension: Origin Dialog Theme File

File type Origin Dialog Theme File Category Settings Files
Developer OriginLab File format N/A
Description ODT file is a Origin Dialog Theme File developed by OriginLab.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ODT files

Windows		 OriginLab Origin



How to convert ODT files to another file format?

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

ODT to ABW ODT to DOC ODT to DOCM ODT to DOCX
ODT to FODT ODT to GDOC ODT to HTML ODT to HWP
ODT to ODM ODT to OTT ODT to PDF ODT to RTF
ODT to STW ODT to TXT ODT to WPD


How to convert another files to ODT file format?

There are 24 records in our database eligible for another files to ODT file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to ODT conversion, you may use the option.

DOCX to ODT WPS to ODT LWP to ODT ABW to ODT
CNV to ODT DOC to ODT RTF to ODT TXT to ODT
DOTX to ODT GDOC to ODT DOCM to ODT HTML to ODT
PAGES to ODT XMIND to ODT PUB to ODT PMD to ODT
MMAP to ODT LQM to ODT HWP to ODT WBK to ODT
WPD to ODT OTT to ODT ODC to ODT SDW to ODT


Can't open a ODT 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.ODT”。

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 ODT extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the ODT 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.