File Extension Database

Open ODM File

Here, the ODM file acts as a master text document created by Apache OpenOffice or another word processor that supports the OpenDocument standard.

The ODM stores links to external files that actually contain the content of the document, however it can also include a table of contents and an index.

One of the benefits of the ODM document, just like a master document, is that it allows multiple writers to work on separate pieces of a large document at the same time.

This is useful when creating large books, periodicals, or other compilations, such as PhD theses, among others.

ODM files are based on the XML format.

The OpenDocument format, ODF, is an internationally standardized set, through ISO / IEC 26300, of XML-based open document file formats that cover common office tasks.

Software to open an ODM file

To open an ODM file, you need one of the following software packages:

How Can I Open ODM File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open ODM file is to find a ODM file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a ODM 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 ODM 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 ODM file opener then try to search online for "ODM viewer", "application to open ODM file" or "open ODM file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open ODM file

How Can I Open ODM File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a ODM file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a ODM 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 ODM file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as ODM file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open ODM file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open ODM file then try to search for "ODM viewer", "application to open ODM file" or "read ODM file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read ODM file

How Can I Open ODM File on Android

If you downloaded a ODM 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 ODM 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 "ODM".
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 "ODM viewer", "ODM 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 ODM File on iPhone or iPad

To open ODM 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 ODM 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 "ODM". This way you can find apps which can open ODM 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 "ODM viewer" or "ODM file" online in your favorite search engine.

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