An ODT file is a text document format based on the OpenDocument standard (ODF), serving as an open-source alternative to Microsoft Word's DOCX. It stores formatted text, images, tables, and other document elements in a structured XML format, compressed within a ZIP archive. ODT files retain metadata such as author details, revision history, and document properties. Designed for broad compatibility, they can be opened and edited in word processors like LibreOffice Writer, Apache OpenOffice Writer, and even Microsoft Word. As part of the ODF standard (approved by OASIS), ODT ensures long-term accessibility and cross-platform interoperability for office documents.
