File extension .ODF
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Open Document Interchange Format (ODIF) | Oracle | Misc Files |
The ODF file format is an open-standard file format used by various Office Suites, including OpenOffice and LibreOffice, for storing formula documents. ODF stands for OpenDocument Format, and is based on the XML markup language.
It is mainly used to store mathematical formulas and equations, as well as other types of numerical and text data. ODF files use the.odf file extension. In addition, documents that are created in this format may also be saved as other file types such as HTML, PDF, RTF and PNG. Other related file extensions include .odt, .ods, .odp, and .odb.
Features of ODF Files
ODF documents offer a wide range of document authoring features, including support for versioning, multi-page documents, multiple columns and tables. The format also supports multimedia files such as images, movies and audio files. Documents created in the ODF format offer flexibility in terms of how the documents are displayed, making them a versatile choice for creating presentations or technical reports.
Import/Export Capabilities
The ODF file format is compatible with most software applications available today, which makes it particularly useful for sharing data with other users. It can be imported or exported to many other document formats such as Microsoft Word (.doc), Excel (.xls) or PowerPoint (.ppt) without losing any formatting information. Documents can also be saved to an older version if required, allowing more people to access documents independently.
Programs for WINDOWS system
Programs for MAC system
Programs for LINUX system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .ODF) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .ODF extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .ODF file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .ODF extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .ODF extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .ODF file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .ODF file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .ODF file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .ODF file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .ODF file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
New technologies enthusiast, helping to solve problems with the files.
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