How to open a .odp file
Quick, free ways to open ODP on any system.
A .odp file is a OpenDocument Presentation. If double-clicking does nothing, your computer simply does not have an app that reads ODP yet. Here is how to fix that on each operating system, using free software wherever possible.
Open a .odp file step by step
- Confirm the file really is a .odp. Drop it into the WhatFileType file identifier, which reads its signature without uploading anything.
- On Windows, open it with LibreOffice Impress or Microsoft PowerPoint.
- On Mac, use LibreOffice Impress or Keynote.
- On Linux, try LibreOffice Impress or OnlyOffice.
- Still stuck? Convert the .odp to pptx, which opens more widely.
Best apps to open .odp files
Windows
- LibreOffice Impress
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- OnlyOffice
macOS
- LibreOffice Impress
- Keynote
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Linux
- LibreOffice Impress
- OnlyOffice
Web
- Google Slides (import)
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Before you open it: Safe. ODP is a document package. It can hold scripting like any office format, so treat macros in untrusted files with caution.
Frequently asked questions
Why can't I open my .odp file?
Almost always because no installed app understands ODP. Install one of the apps above, or convert the file to a format your existing software already reads.
How do I open an .odp file?
LibreOffice Impress opens it natively. Modern PowerPoint and Keynote also import .odp, and can convert it to PPTX or PDF.
What is the difference between ODP and PPTX?
Both are ZIP-of-XML presentation formats. ODP is the open OpenDocument standard (LibreOffice); PPTX is Microsoft's. Most suites read both.