Open an ODT file on Windows
Drop an .odt file and read its text at once. Plain text only, no layout.
OpenDocument .odt files. Nothing is uploaded.
Plain text only: you see the words, headings and tables as text. Fonts, pictures, colours and page layout are not shown.
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What an ODT file is
An .odt file is a text document in the OpenDocument format, made by LibreOffice, OpenOffice and some other programs. It is an open standard used by schools, public bodies and people who avoid Microsoft Office.
Why it will not open on Windows
Windows has no built-in program for .odt, so double-clicking it asks which app to use. Recent versions of Word can open it, but older ones and many work PCs cannot.
What this page shows
- The text, headings and tables of the document, as plain text you can copy or save as .txt.
- No fonts, colours, pictures or page layout.
To keep the layout
Install LibreOffice, which is free and opens .odt with its layout. Or open it in a recent Word and save it as .docx before you send it on to people who use Word.
Other ways to open an ODT file on Windows
- Open it in LibreOffice or Apache OpenOffice, both free.
- Newer versions of Word can open .odt files and save them as .docx.
- Use Anyopen on Windows to open it offline, any time, with no account.
Private: nothing is uploaded
The file is read inside your browser. It is never sent to a server.
Questions
How do I open an ODT file on Windows?
Drop it on this page. It shows the text inside the file in your browser. You can copy it or save it as a TXT file.
What is an ODT file?
It is a text document in the OpenDocument format, made by LibreOffice, OpenOffice and other programs.
Will I see the formatting?
No. This viewer shows plain text only, without fonts, pictures or page layout.
Is my file uploaded?
No. It is read inside your browser and never leaves your device.
Can I edit the file?
No. This page only reads the text. It never changes your file.
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