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Version24(as of 1/28/2025)
PlatformsWindows, Mac, Linux
LicenseOpen Source
CategoryProductivity

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2.6 | 460 Votes

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Software Overview

Screenshot of LibreOffice 24.8

LibreOffice is a free, open-source office suite that provides various productivity tools, much like Microsoft Office . Originally derived from OpenOffice.org in 2010, LibreOffice is closely related to Apache OpenOffice (but updated more often) and offers a familiar environment for users who need to create various types of documents without the cost of proprietary software.

The suite includes the following applications:

LibreOffice applications offer features similar to their Microsoft Office counterparts. For example, Writer's comprehensive text formatting compares well with Word and Calc’s spreadsheet functionalities, including basic formula support, stacks up well to Excel . Although Calc lacks some advanced features like macros , it still provides a helpful capabilities for spreadsheet tasks. Impress serves as a simple alternative to PowerPoint , while Draw is ideal for creating diagrams and illustrations, similar to Visio or Publisher. Base provides a functional database solution comparable to Microsoft Access , while Math helps create and insert equations into documents.

Summary

LibreOffice is an excellent, cost-free alternative to Microsoft Office, offering compatibility with various document formats, including .DOCX and .XLSX . While it may lack some advanced features people are willing to pay for in Office, the free suite provides many essential office tools that are well-suited for most everyday tasks.

Primary File Type

.ODT OpenDocument Text Document

Supported File Types

ExtensionFile Type
.ODTOpenDocument Text Document
.CSVComma-Separated Values File
.DBDatabase File
.DOCMicrosoft Word Document (Legacy)
.DOCXMicrosoft Word Document
.DOTXMicrosoft Word Template
.FODPOpenDocument Flat XML Presentation
.FODSOpenDocument Flat XML Spreadsheet
.FODTOpenDocument Flat XML Document
.MMLMathematical Markup Language File
.ODBOpenDocument Database
.ODFOpenDocument Formula
.ODGOpenDocument Graphic File
.ODMOpenDocument Master Document
.ODPOpenDocument Presentation
.ODSOpenDocument Spreadsheet
.OTGOpenDocument Graphic Template
.OTPOpenDocument Presentation Template
.OTSOpenDocument Spreadsheet Template
.OTTOpenDocument Document Template
.OXTApache OpenOffice Extension
.PDFPortable Document Format File
.PPTXMicrosoft PowerPoint Presentation
.PSWPocket Word Document
.SDAStarOffice Drawing
.SDCApache OpenOffice Calc Spreadsheet
.SDDStarOffice Presentation
.SDPStarOffice Presentation File
.SDWStarOffice Writer Text Document
.SLKSymbolic Link File
.SMFStarMath Formula File
.STCStarOffice Calc Spreadsheet Template
.STDApache OpenOffice Drawing Template
.STIStarOffice Presentation Template
.STWStarOffice Document Template
.SXCStarOffice Calc Spreadsheet
.SXGApache OpenOffice Master Document
.SXIStarOffice Impress Presentation
.SXMStarMath Formula
.SXWStarOffice Writer Document
.UOFUniform Office Document
.UOPUniform Office Presentation
.UOSUniform Office Spreadsheet
.UOTUniform Office Document
.VSDMicrosoft Visio Drawing (Legacy)
.VSDXMicrosoft Visio Drawing
.WDBMicrosoft Works Database
.WPSMicrosoft Works Word Processor Document
.WRIMicrosoft Write Document
.XLSMicrosoft Excel Spreadsheet (Legacy)
.XLSXMicrosoft Excel Spreadsheet
ExtensionFile Type
.DICDictionary File
.DOC#LibreOffice Document Lock File
.MABMozilla Address Book
.TSVTab-Separated Values File
.TXTRPTCommScope Teletilt Control System Report

Updated 1/28/2025

Rating2.6/5

460 votes

Primary File Type.ODT

.ODT OpenDocument Text Document

Features

Bundled with essential office productivity programs for free, making it an affordable alternative to paid suites
Provides many of the same functions as Microsoft Office, ensuring ease of transition for users familiar with Microsoft products
Supports a wide range of office-productivity files, including popular formats like .DOCX, .XLSX, and .PPTX
Presents a clean and intuitive user interface, making it easy to navigate for both new and experienced users
Regularly updated to include new features and improvements, ensuring that users have access to modern tools
Fully customizable, allowing users to adjust the workspace, toolbars, and settings to suit their preferences

Related

ExtensionFile Type
.DICDictionary File
.DOC#LibreOffice Document Lock File
.MABMozilla Address Book
.TSVTab-Separated Values File
.TXTRPTCommScope Teletilt Control System Report

Supported File Types

ExtensionType
.ODTOpenDocument Text Document
.CSVComma-Separated Values File
.DBDatabase File
.DOCMicrosoft Word Document (Legacy)
.DOCXMicrosoft Word Document
.DOTXMicrosoft Word Template
.FODPOpenDocument Flat XML Presentation
.FODSOpenDocument Flat XML Spreadsheet
.FODTOpenDocument Flat XML Document
.MMLMathematical Markup Language File
.ODBOpenDocument Database
.ODFOpenDocument Formula
.ODGOpenDocument Graphic File
.ODMOpenDocument Master Document
.ODPOpenDocument Presentation
.ODSOpenDocument Spreadsheet
.OTGOpenDocument Graphic Template
.OTPOpenDocument Presentation Template
.OTSOpenDocument Spreadsheet Template
.OTTOpenDocument Document Template
.OXTApache OpenOffice Extension
.PDFPortable Document Format File
.PPTXMicrosoft PowerPoint Presentation
.PSWPocket Word Document
.SDAStarOffice Drawing
.SDCApache OpenOffice Calc Spreadsheet
.SDDStarOffice Presentation
.SDPStarOffice Presentation File
.SDWStarOffice Writer Text Document
.SLKSymbolic Link File
.SMFStarMath Formula File
.STCStarOffice Calc Spreadsheet Template
.STDApache OpenOffice Drawing Template
.STIStarOffice Presentation Template
.STWStarOffice Document Template
.SXCStarOffice Calc Spreadsheet
.SXGApache OpenOffice Master Document
.SXIStarOffice Impress Presentation
.SXMStarMath Formula
.SXWStarOffice Writer Document
.UOFUniform Office Document
.UOPUniform Office Presentation
.UOSUniform Office Spreadsheet
.UOTUniform Office Document
.VSDMicrosoft Visio Drawing (Legacy)
.VSDXMicrosoft Visio Drawing
.WDBMicrosoft Works Database
.WPSMicrosoft Works Word Processor Document
.WRIMicrosoft Write Document
.XLSMicrosoft Excel Spreadsheet (Legacy)
.XLSXMicrosoft Excel Spreadsheet