File extension ODM
| File type | OpenOffice.org OpenDocument Global Text Document Format |
| Developer | OverDrive |
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What is a ODM file?
ODM files are used to store data that allows for multimedia control such as digital audio materials or other documents. These can be, for example, e-books or music files. ODM files uses a program called OverDrive Media Console.
When an application opens an ODM control file, the correct file is downloaded. OverDrive Media Console is a free cross-platform tool.
Program(s) that can open the .ODM file
Windows
Mac OS
Android
Windows Phone
How to open ODM files
If you cannot open the ODM file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports ODM among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the ODM file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the ODM format files
The inability to open and operate the ODM file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the OpenOffice.org OpenDocument Global Text Document Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a ODM file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the ODM file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the ODM from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the ODM format
- The ODM file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the ODM file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a ODM file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the ODM file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the ODM file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the ODM file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
Updated 06/11/2022
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.ODM) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected ODM file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the ODM file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. ODM) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.