How to open ODT files
Did your computer fail to open an ODT file? We explain what ODT files are and recommend software that we know can open or convert your files.
What is an ODT file?
The .odt file extension is given to office document text files that have been created in the OpenOffice and StarOffice word processing applications. These applications use the the OASIS OpenDocument XML standard, which allows users to use documents across multiple operating systems and applications.
The OpenOffice and StarOffice applications are freeware alternatives to the Microsoft Office Suite. The programs were actually created with the intention of reducing Microsoft's market share and to provide the public with a free alternative to the costly Microsoft applications. Files with the .odt extension may contain word processing documents like Microsoft Word docs or spreadsheet documents that are comparable to the spreadsheets produced in Excel.
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ODT file openers, viewers, etc.
These apps are known to open certain types of ODT files. Remember, different programs may use ODT files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
 | Free File Viewer | User submitted |
 | WinRAR | User submitted |
 | Doxillion | User submitted |
 | Microsoft Office | User submitted |
 | OpenOffice.org Writer | User submitted |
 | Hancom Office Hanword | User submitted |
 | LibreOffice | User submitted |
 | WordPerfect | User submitted |
 | LibreOffice Writer | User submitted |
 | OpenOffice.org Installer | User submitted |
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