Tips to open ODI file

Can't open the ODI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open ODI files as well as a list of programs that support ODI files.

ODI file extension

File Name OpenDocument Image
File Developer OASIS
File Category Raster Image Files

The ODI file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ODI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ODI file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 2
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is ODI file?

The file in the ODI format belongs to the Raster Image Files category. It was designed by OASIS. In addition to this file, the Raster Image Files category includes 522 related files. OpenDocument Image is supported by 3 operating systems. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The Apache OpenOffice application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Apache Software Foundation. There are also 4 alternative programs to handle the ODI file. NeoOffice, StarOffice will apply when it is not possible to use Apache OpenOffice.

How to open ODI file?

An often recurring problem with OpenDocument Image is that ODI is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file ODI to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ODI file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install Apache OpenOffice

In this case, you should first verify that the Apache OpenOffice application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Apache OpenOffice into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support ODI files.

Step 2. Create association of Apache OpenOffice with ODI files

If, despite the installed application, the ODI file does not start in the Apache OpenOffice application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the ODI file with the Apache OpenOffice program.

Step 3. Update Apache OpenOffice to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Apache OpenOffice program, it is possible that OpenDocument Image requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Apache Software Foundation website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ODI file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the ODI file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file ODI or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover ODI files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the ODI files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair ODI file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting OASIS, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file ODI except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move ODI to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the ODI file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.