OTT File - opening and understanding
Did your computer fail to open an OTT file? We explain what they are used for and recommend software that we know can open or otherwise handle your .OTT files.
What is an OTT file?
The .ott file extension is most commonly associated with the OpenOffice word processing application. Files ending with the .ott extension contain text document templates. The OTT file format allows users to apply layouts and document settings across numerous document files without creating each document from scratch.
The .ott file extension is also used for Nokia cell phone ring tones.
How to open OTT files
You will need a program compatible with the specific file you are trying to open, as different programs may use files with file extension OTT for different purposes.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different OTT openers which you will find listed below.
Suggest another file format using extension OTT
While we know of one file format using the .OTT file extension, there may be more. It is widespread that different programs use files with the same file extension for very different types of data. Please let us know if you are aware of a different kind of .OTT file.
Various viewers for this file format
These apps are known to open certain types of OTT files. Remember, different programs may use OTT files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
 | OpenOffice.org Writer | User submitted |
 | OpenOffice.org Base | User submitted |
 | LibreOffice | User submitted |
 | LibreOffice Writer | User submitted |
 | TextMaker Viewer | User submitted |
 | StarOffice Writer | User submitted |
 | TextMaker | User submitted |
 | Microsoft Word | User submitted |
 | StarOffice | User submitted |
 | OOo4Kids Writer | User submitted |
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