ODP File Extension

What is ODP file?

ODP file contains ZIP-compressed presentation document saved in open format OpenDocument, which is based on XML. ODP divides data into distinct presentation elements:

• Content – actual data,
• Styles,
• Metadata,
• Application settings.

Separate XML files and presentation contents are placed in folders that are in turn packed into a single ODP file. A presentation can comprise of slides, slide themes, styles, transition effects, fonts, images, sounds, etc.

ODP format was developed in 2005 by OASIS group along with other open document standards. ISO/IEC 26300 standard defines ODP specification. ODP was created as a direct response to proprietary PPT format used by Microsoft Office and as an attempt to devise a platform-independent file sharing standard. ODP format is supported by most office applications, including MS Office.

Programs which support ODP file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 4 operating systems that support ODP files. Files with ODP suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

Updated: 10/15/2019

How to open file with ODP extension?

Problems with accessing ODP may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to OpenDocument Presentation files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with ODP files.

Step 1. Install OpenOffice.org Impress software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports ODP files installed on the system. This one is an easy one. Select OpenOffice.org Impress or one of the recommended programs (for example, LibreOffice, Microsoft PowerPoint, IBM Lotus Symphony) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support ODP files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading OpenOffice.org Impress installed is by going to developer’s website () and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of OpenOffice.org Impress and update if needed

If you already have OpenOffice.org Impress installed on your systems and ODP files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that OpenOffice.org Impress cannot handle files with ODP may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using OpenOffice.org Impress.

Step 3. Set the default application to open ODP files to OpenOffice.org Impress

After installing OpenOffice.org Impress (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open ODP files. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the ODP file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where OpenOffice.org Impress is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open ODP files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• Right-click the ODP file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with ODP extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the ODP file is complete and free of errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the ODP file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Check the ODP file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the ODP file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the ODP file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the ODP file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Verify that the ODP file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the ODP file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. It could happen the the download process of file with ODP extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the OpenDocument Presentation file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run OpenOffice.org Impress

If the systems has insufficient resources to open ODP files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with OpenDocument Presentation files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle ODP files.

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