Files with odt extension is used for the default text document format of many open source word processors, like OpenOffice.org Writer. ODT documents can be opened in all commercial and free word processors.
There are 2 other file types using
the ODT file extension!
.odt - MindRender Virtual Reality Explorer Kit (VREK) object
.odt - Origin dialog theme data
Software that open odt file
ODT file extension - ODF text document
What is odt file? How to open odt files?
File extension odt is used by many, mainly open source word processors (Apache OpenOffice Writer, LibreOffice Writer) for their default text document format.
ODT file format is a text format based on OpenDocument Format scheme.
The OpenDocument Format (ODF) is an open XML-based document file format for office applications to be used for documents containing text, spreadsheets, charts, and graphical elements.
The file format makes transformations to other formats simple by leveraging and reusing existing standards wherever possible. As an open standard under the stewardship of OASIS, OpenDocument also creates the possibility for new types of applications and solutions to be developed other than traditional office productivity applications.
A typical .odt file contains formatted text created in word processor.
MIME types:
application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.text
application/x-vnd.oasis.opendocument.text
The default software associated to open odt file:
Apache OpenOffice Writer (OpenOffice.org Writer) 
Company or developer:
OpenOffice.org Project Team
Apache OpenOffice Writer (OpenOffice.org Writer) is a fully-featured and free word processor and text editor from OpenOffice.org productivity suite.
Apache OpenOffice Writer is simple enough for a quick memo, yet powerful enough to create complete books with contents, diagrams, indexes, etc. You're free to concentrate on your ideas while Writer makes them look great.
Company or developer:
The Document Foundation
LibreOffice Write is a complete word processor and document publishing tool that supports a plethora of document formats and has many innovative features. It's an open source software that comes as an integral part of LibreOffice suite.
List of software applications associated to the .odt file extension
Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open odt file, edit odt file, convert odt file, view odt file, play odt file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
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Software that open odt file - ODF text document
Programs supporting the exension odt on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for open odt file action.
Microsoft Windows:
Linux/Unix:
Multiplatform:
Main software associated with odt file by default:
Apache OpenOffice Writer (OpenOffice.org Writer)
LibreOffice Writer
Other suggested software:
Calligra Suite
