Open ODF files

  • Full name
    Open Document Interchange Format (ODIF)
  • Developer
    Oracle
  • Popularity
Have you encountered a problem with a ODF file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a ODF file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your ODF file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is ODF file?

The file extension ODF is the general extension of the Open Document for Office Application Standard, also known as OpenDocument. Originally developed by Sun Microsystems and based on XML, the standard has been defined and developed by the Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards (OASIS).

More info

The files may contain various data, texts, pictures, tables or even presentations. However, the endings corresponding to the content are more common, the general ending is rarely or fluently used.

Programs which can open a ODF file

How to open file with ODF extension?

In order to open a file with ODF extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening ODF file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with ODF files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Apache OpenOffice or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening ODF files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support ODF files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of ODF files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set Apache OpenOffice as the default program for opening ODF files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate ODF files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the Apache OpenOffice applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Apache OpenOffice has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with ODF files

Sometimes problems with opening ODF files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • ODF files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open ODF files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • ODF file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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