.otc ODC template
Documents & office
| MIME type | application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.chart-template |
|---|---|
| Description | ODC template |
| Acronym | ODC – OpenDocument Chart |
| Category | Documents & office |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 50 4B 03 04 (PK..) |
| Based on | application/zip |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .otc file?
A .otc file is a “ODC template” (MIME type application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.chart-template). ODC stands for OpenDocument Chart.
How do I open a .otc file?
With an office suite: LibreOffice (free, Windows/macOS/Linux) opens most document formats, as do Microsoft Office or the vendor’s own app.
How can you tell a genuine .otc file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 50 4B 03 04 (PK..). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.otc checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which format is .otc based on?
Technically a .otc file is a subtype of “Zip archive” (application/zip), so programs for that base format can often read it too.
Which MIME type belongs to .otc?
The MIME type is application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.chart-template. In the Apache web server: AddType application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.chart-template .otc; in nginx: types { application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.chart-template otc; }.