File Extension Database

Open ODP File

File extension ODP is the default suffix generated by OpenOffice.org's Impress application. Impress is a presentation application similar to Microsoft's PowerPoint whose files are made up of slides that may contain images, texts, graphs and audio files essential for use when presenting reports. It can run on cross-platform environment making it suitable for installation on systems implementing different standards. This includes machines running with Windows, BSD, Mac, Solaris and Linux.

Furthermore, an added feature of Impress which makes it advantageous among other presentation application is its support to convert native ODP files into SWF files (commonly referred as flash files) that can be embedded on web based applications. Distributed under GNU Lesser General Public License as open source, the application is free for anyone to download.

The OpenOffice project was initiated by Sun Microsystems as an answer to the ever rising demand for free office applications. Today, there are several applications that have complied with the OpenDocument format. These include KOffice, NeoOffice, SoftMaker Office and Zoho. As an open source, any user can modify the source code to enhance the application and later on publish their modified copies for public consumption.

ODP is among the children of the OpenDocument format which includes ODT for word processing, ODS for spreadsheets, ODB for databases, ODG for graphics, and ODF for mathematical expressions. The format's specifications was fathered by Sun Microsystems, however, the actual standard was enhanced and developed by Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards (OASIS) through their Open Office File extension XML Technical Committee division.

Despite the popularity of the application, some big names in the software industry have yet to develop applications that can render ODP files. These companies include Google whose online storage facility, Google Documents, caters other OpenDocument formats including ODT and ODS, but not ODP.

In addition, ODP files can be opened and edited on applications whose standards are in conformity to the OpenDocument format. The Impress application that comes with the StarOffice from Sun Microsystems can also render ODP files similar to how OpenOffice's Impress does. The two applications may sound confusing, but these are actually different programs using similar standards.

Lately, Microsoft adopted the OpenDocument format on their newly released office applications, Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 2. This means that documents created through OpenDocument conformant applications, including OpenOffice's Impress, can now be accessed and viewed through Microsoft Office applications in addition to their support of their own proprietary format.

Typical ODP application file locations:

"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office14\POWERPNT.EXE" "%1"

Typical ODP mime types:

application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.presentation

Frequently used application names to open ODP files:

Microsoft Office - Office14

Frequently associated Windows objects:

PowerPoint.OpenDocumentPresentation.12

How Can I Open ODP File on Windows

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

How Can I Open ODP File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open ODP File on Android

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

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