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About FreeOffice

FreeOffice is the free edition of SoftMaker Office, a complete office suite and a lightweight alternative to Microsoft Office. It is free for both private and business use.

Applications included:

  • TextMaker – word processor, compatible with Microsoft Word (DOCX)
  • PlanMaker – spreadsheets, compatible with Microsoft Excel (XLSX)
  • Presentations – slide shows, compatible with Microsoft PowerPoint (PPTX)

Main features:

  • Opens and saves DOCX, XLSX and PPTX files with good formatting fidelity
  • Choose between a modern ribbon interface or classic menus
  • Touch mode for tablets and touchscreen laptops
  • Export to PDF
  • Fast and lightweight, even on older computers

FreeOffice is free for private and business use; a free licence key is sent by e-mail after registration. It runs on Windows, macOS and Linux.

Key features

TextMakerWord processor compatible with DOCX
PlanMakerSpreadsheets compatible with XLSX
PresentationsSlide shows compatible with PPTX
Ribbon or classicChoose your preferred interface
Touch modeWorks well on tablets
PDF exportSave documents as PDF
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License and price

License type
Free

System requirements

Operating system
Windows, macOS, Linux

Good and keep in mind

Good

  • Free for business use too
  • Good Microsoft Office compatibility
  • Fast and lightweight

Keep in mind

  • Registration by e-mail is needed for the free licence key
  • Some advanced features are only in the paid SoftMaker Office

Frequently asked questions

Is FreeOffice free?
Yes. FreeOffice is free for both private and business use. You receive a free licence key by e-mail after registering.
Can FreeOffice open Microsoft Office files?
Yes. TextMaker, PlanMaker and Presentations open and save DOCX, XLSX and PPTX files.
What is the difference between FreeOffice and SoftMaker Office?
FreeOffice is the free edition of SoftMaker Office. The paid version adds extra features, such as more advanced tools and additional file formats.
What operating systems does FreeOffice support?
FreeOffice runs on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Where can I download FreeOffice safely?
Download it from the official FreeOffice website using the link on this page.

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