Format guide
What is ODP?
OpenDocument Presentation is an OpenDocument Presentation file for slide decks in LibreOffice Impress and compatible apps, created 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.
ODP format specifications
- 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 & quality
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
Transparency & animation
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.
ODP metadata
Deck properties, speaker notes metadata, and embedded media metadata.
Best use cases for ODP
- LibreOffice presentation workflows
- Open-format slide archives
- Schools and public sector open-doc policies
- Draft decks before a PDF leave-behind
When to avoid ODP
- 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
Advantages
- Open standard
- Editable slides without Microsoft
- Good LibreOffice fidelity
- Pairs with ODT/ODS in the same suite
Disadvantages
- PowerPoint users expect PPTX
- Transitions may not map 1:1
- Font substitution risks
- Less common in corporate templates
Compatibility
Native in LibreOffice; import support in PowerPoint with possible font/animation drift
Browsers: Not a native web viewer format — export PDF for universal viewing
Software support
- LibreOffice Impress
- OpenOffice Impress
- PowerPoint (import)
- Format Convertly
Device support
- Laptops used for presenting
- Projectors via exported PDF/PPTX
How to open ODP
Open with LibreOffice Impress. For stakeholders on Windows/Office 365, convert to PPTX or export PDF.
How to convert ODP
Convert ODP to PPTX for editing in PowerPoint or to PDF for read-only sharing using Format Convertly’s in-browser tools.
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ODP FAQ
What is a ODP file?
ODP is an OpenDocument Presentation file for slide decks in LibreOffice Impress and compatible apps. 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.
Is ODP lossy or lossless?
ODP is typically lossless or non-destructive in common use (none or container).
Does ODP support transparency?
ODP does not support an alpha channel. Convert to PNG, WebP, AVIF, or SVG when you need transparent backgrounds.
How do I open a ODP file?
Open with LibreOffice Impress. For stakeholders on Windows/Office 365, convert to PPTX or export PDF.
How do I convert ODP privately?
Convert ODP to PPTX for editing in PowerPoint or to PDF for read-only sharing using Format Convertly’s in-browser tools. Format Convertly keeps processing in your browser so files are not uploaded to a conversion server.
Are my ODP files uploaded on Format Convertly?
No. ODP conversion runs in your browser. Files are not sent to Format Convertly servers for processing.