File Extension Database

Open ODT File

ODT file extension is used by Open Document Text files that are created by the OpenOffice software suite. These files contain word processing documents. Open Document Format is XML based and therefore easily portable. You can open ODT files by several programs other than Open Office. These include: NeoOffice, Corel WordPerfect, Lotus Symphony, Google Docs online service.

Please note that Open Document Format used in ODT files is different from "Office Open XML" which is used by Microsoft Office (.File extension docx) and "Open Document Architecture" (.File extension rdo)

File Microsoft Office doesn't provide native support and cannot open ODT files but there exists an "ODF add-in for Word". This project was originally started as Open XML translator and is currently maintained by several Microsoft partners on SourceForge.net

Typical ODT application file locations:

"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office14\WINWORD.EXE" /n "%1"

Typical ODT mime types:

application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.text

Frequently used application names to open ODT files:

Microsoft Office - Office14

Frequently associated Windows objects:

Word.OpenDocumentText.12

How Can I Open ODT File on Windows

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

How Can I Open ODT File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open ODT File on Android

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

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