FODT File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Format Type OpenDocument Flat XML Document
Extension .fodt
MIME Type application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.text-flat-xml
Open Standard Yes (OASIS and ISO/IEC 26300)
Primary Use Text Documents
Compression Uncompressed XML
Structure Flat XML (single file)
Software Compatibility LibreOffice, OpenOffice
Editable Yes
Accessibility Text-based, easily processed programmatically
Character Encoding UTF-8
Element Hierarchy Logical and straightforward XML structure
Styling Options CSS-like styling inside XML
Embedding Options Images, fonts, and other media can be encoded and included
Modularity Single XML file simplifies handling and editing
XML Namespace Support Yes
Interoperability High with software supporting OpenDocument Format
Metadata Support Extensive metadata options (author, title, etc.)
Security Supports digital signatures