File Extension Database

Open ODG File

Files with the ODG extension represent an XML-based format of image and graphic documents associated with OpenDocument. ODG stands for Open Document Graphics.

ODG files specify OpenDocument vector image files. ODG is a free and non-proprietary file type freely accessible by several open source programs on Linux, Mac and Windows, for example LibreOffice Draw.

The ODG file extension can vary from ODG to FODG and the format was released in 2005 with some formatting changes, until 2011.

ODG files are not 100% compatible with all image editing and office software available on the market, therefore they have limited readability, thus, ODG is not a universal interchange format and, in most cases , it must be converted before shipment.

However, ODG is compatible with other formats in the LibreOffice office suite, such as ODT, ODF, ODP, and ODS.

To open an ODG file, you must have one of the following programs installed on your system:

How Can I Open ODG File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open ODG file is to find a ODG file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a ODG file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open ODG file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as ODG file opener then try to search online for "ODG viewer", "application to open ODG file" or "open ODG file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open ODG file

How Can I Open ODG File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a ODG file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a ODG file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with ODG file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as ODG file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open ODG file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open ODG file then try to search for "ODG viewer", "application to open ODG file" or "read ODG file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read ODG file

How Can I Open ODG File on Android

If you downloaded a ODG file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded ODG file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "ODG".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "ODG viewer", "ODG file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open ODG File on iPhone or iPad

To open ODG File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the ODG file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "ODG". This way you can find apps which can open ODG files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "ODG viewer" or "ODG file" online in your favorite search engine.