Tips to open ODP file
Can't open the ODP file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open ODP files as well as a list of programs that support ODP files.
ODP file extension
| File Name |
OpenDocument Presentation |
| File Developer |
Oracle |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The ODP file is supported on 4 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ODP files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ODP file on each system platform.
What is ODP file?
The file in the ODP format belongs to the Data Files category. The creator of this file is Oracle. Additionally, the Data Files category contains 1326 of other files. OpenDocument Presentation is most often found on 4 operating systems. The file will work on , Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. There are also 11 alternative programs to handle the ODP file. You can use LibreOffice, StarOffice, Microsoft PowerPoint, IBM Lotus Symphony in case OpenOffice.org Impress cannot be used.
How to open ODP file?
The most common problem when using OpenDocument Presentation is that a specific ODP is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open ODP, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ODP 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 OpenOffice.org Impress
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that OpenOffice.org Impress is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name OpenOffice.org Impress into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open ODP files.
Programs to open ODP file
Remember to download programs supporting ODP files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of OpenOffice.org Impress with ODP files
If, despite the installed application, the ODP file does not start in the OpenOffice.org Impress application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the ODP file with the OpenOffice.org Impress application.
Step 3. Update OpenOffice.org Impress to the latest version
If, despite the association of the OpenOffice.org Impress program with the OpenDocument Presentation file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ODP file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the ODP file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the ODP file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected ODP file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of ODP file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged ODP files.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted ODP files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the ODP file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file ODP to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the ODP file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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