.ott ODT template
Documents & office
| MIME type | application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.text-template |
|---|---|
| Description | ODT template |
| Acronym | ODT – OpenDocument Text |
| Category | Documents & office |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 50 4B 03 04 (PK..) |
| Based on | application/zip |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .ott file?
A .ott file is a “ODT template” (MIME type application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.text-template). ODT stands for OpenDocument Text.
How do I open a .ott 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 .ott 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.ott checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which format is .ott based on?
Technically a .ott 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 .ott?
The MIME type is application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.text-template. In the Apache web server: AddType application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.text-template .ott; in nginx: types { application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.text-template ott; }.