OTG File Extension

What is OTG file?

OTG is a file extension commonly associated with OpenDocument Graphic Template files. OpenDocument Graphic Template specification was created by OASIS. OTG file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Linux, Mac OS, Windows system platform. OTG file format, along with 138 other file formats, belongs to the Vector Image Files category. OpenOffice.org Draw supports OTG files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 7 other tools may also be used.

Programs which support OTG file extension

The list that follows enumerates programs compatible with OTG files, divided into 3 categories based on operating system on which they are available. Files with OTG suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with OTG extension?

Problems with accessing OTG may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to OpenDocument Graphic Template files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Download and install OpenOffice.org Draw

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening OTG files is that no program that can handle OTG files is installed on user’s system. The most obvious solution is to download and install OpenOffice.org Draw or one to the listed programs: LibreOffice, NeoOffice, StarOffice. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support OTG files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download OpenOffice.org Draw installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of OpenOffice.org Draw

If you already have OpenOffice.org Draw installed on your systems and OTG 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. This can be one of the causes why OTG files are not compatible with OpenOffice.org Draw. The latest version of OpenOffice.org Draw should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open OTG files to OpenOffice.org Draw

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate OTG files with latest version of OpenOffice.org Draw you have installed on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Clicking the OTG with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the OpenOffice.org Draw installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open OTG files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the OTG file and select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with OTG extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the OTG for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the OTG file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Verify that the OTG in question is not infected with a computer virus

Should it happed that the OTG is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the scanner detected that the OTG file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If you obtained the problematic OTG file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. It could happen the the download process of file with OTG extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open OpenOffice.org Draw

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

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

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with OpenDocument Graphic Template file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle OTG files.

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