Basic information about OFN file

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

There are 1 file types using the OFN file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the OFN file with their brief description and a list of programs that support OFN file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the OFN file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the OFN file?
  • How to open a OFN file?
  • What programs do I need to open a OFN file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a OFN file?
  • How to convert OFN files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to OFN file format?


1.Detail information about OFN file extension: MS Office File New (Other Office Documents)

File type MS Office File New (Other Office Documents) Category Page Layout Files
Developer Microsoft Corporation File format N/A
Description OFN file is a MS Office File New (Other Office Documents) developed by Microsoft Corporation. Full format name of files that use OFN extension is MS Office Format New (Other Office Documents). Microsoft Corporation defined the MS Office Format New (Other Office Documents) format standard. OFN files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. OFN file format, along with 574 other file formats, belongs to the Document Files category. The software recommended for managing OFN files is Microsoft Office. Software named Microsoft Office was created by Microsoft Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and OFN files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert OFN files

Windows		 Microsoft Office



Can't open a OFN 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.OFN”。

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 OFN extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the OFN 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.