ODP Format Guide & Converter

OpenDocument Presentation is an OpenDocument Presentation file for slide decks in LibreOffice Impress and compatible apps, introduced by OASIS (2005). ODP stores slides, notes, and media in an open package. Ideal when your team standardizes on LibreOffice; convert to PPTX or PDF before sending to Microsoft-centric clients or for locked read-only handouts.

Full name

OpenDocument Presentation

Kind

presentation

File extension

.odp

MIME type

application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.presentation

Developer / standard

OASIS · 2005

Compression

none or container

Quality model

Lossless / not lossy

Container

No / single bitstream typical

Common codecs

—

Technical sources

—

Transparency

Not supported

Animation

No (still / non-animated typical use)

Typical size

Depends on embedded images and video

Browser support

Not a native web viewer format — export PDF for universal viewing

Compatibility

Native in LibreOffice; import support in PowerPoint with possible font/animation drift

ODP compression: none or container. Lossless (or non-destructive packaging) keeps reconstructable data — size savings come from packing efficiency, not throwing detail away. Typical size profile: Depends on embedded images and video. Quality note: Strong in Impress; layout can shift slightly in PowerPoint

Quality: Strong in Impress; layout can shift slightly in PowerPoint

Typical size: Depends on embedded images and video

ODP does not support an alpha channel. Convert to PNG, WebP, AVIF, or SVG when you need transparent backgrounds.

ODP is a still-media or non-animated format in typical use. Use GIF, APNG, video, or animated WebP when you need motion.

Deck properties, speaker notes metadata, and embedded media metadata.

• LibreOffice presentation workflows
• Open-format slide archives
• Schools and public sector open-doc policies
• Draft decks before a PDF leave-behind

• Last-minute edits in PowerPoint-only environments
• Heavy animation features unique to PowerPoint
• Keynote-only Mac teams without conversion
• Embedding as email without a PDF fallback

• Open standard
• Editable slides without Microsoft
• Good LibreOffice fidelity
• Pairs with ODT/ODS in the same suite

• PowerPoint users expect PPTX
• Transitions may not map 1:1
• Font substitution risks
• Less common in corporate templates

Native in LibreOffice; import support in PowerPoint with possible font/animation drift

Browsers: Not a native web viewer format — export PDF for universal viewing

• LibreOffice Impress
• OpenOffice Impress
• PowerPoint (import)
• Format Convertly

• Laptops used for presenting
• Projectors via exported PDF/PPTX

Open with LibreOffice Impress. For stakeholders on Windows/Office 365, convert to PPTX or export PDF.

Convert ODP to PPTX for editing in PowerPoint or to PDF for read-only sharing using Format Convertly’s in-browser tools.

• Pick a target format from popular conversions or the full list below.
• Your file is read into browser memory — not uploaded to a server.
• Download the result when conversion finishes.

Tools extend the format graph beyond one-off conversion — compression, metadata, and utilities for real workflows.

Uploading sensitive ODP files to a random converter creates a third-party copy you cannot control. Format Convertly keeps processing on-device so photos, contracts, and exports stay private.