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LibreOffice
Free, open-source office suite: documents, spreadsheets, presentations
PRICEFree
RUNS ONWindows, macOS, Linux
ALTERNATIVE TOMicrosoft 365, Adobe Acrobat
About LibreOffice
LibreOffice is a free, open-source office suite from The Document Foundation. It is the most popular free alternative to Microsoft Office and includes everything you need for documents, spreadsheets and presentations.
Applications included:
- Writer – word processor, a replacement for Microsoft Word
- Calc – spreadsheets, a replacement for Microsoft Excel
- Impress – presentations, a replacement for Microsoft PowerPoint
- Draw – diagrams, flowcharts and simple PDF editing
- Base – desktop databases
- Math – formula editor
Main features:
- Opens and saves Microsoft Office files (DOCX, XLSX, PPTX) as well as OpenDocument formats
- Exports to PDF with many options
- Templates, styles and extensions
- Available in more than 100 languages, including Arabic with right-to-left support
LibreOffice is completely free, with no subscription, and runs on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Key features
WriterWord processor (replaces Word)
CalcSpreadsheets (replaces Excel)
ImpressPresentations (replaces PowerPoint)
Draw, Base & MathDiagrams, databases and formulas
Office compatibilityOpens and saves DOCX, XLSX and PPTX
PDF exportSave any document as PDF
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Good and keep in mind
Good
- Complete office suite at no cost
- Good compatibility with Microsoft Office files
- Available in 100+ languages, including Arabic
Keep in mind
- Complex Microsoft Office files may not always look exactly the same
- No built-in cloud collaboration like Microsoft 365
Frequently asked questions
Is LibreOffice free?
Yes. LibreOffice is completely free and open source, for home, school and business use.
Can LibreOffice open Microsoft Word and Excel files?
Yes. LibreOffice opens and saves Word, Excel and PowerPoint files (DOCX, XLSX, PPTX), although very complex layouts may differ slightly.
Which LibreOffice programs replace Word, Excel and PowerPoint?
Writer replaces Word, Calc replaces Excel and Impress replaces PowerPoint. The suite also includes Draw, Base and Math.
What operating systems does LibreOffice support?
LibreOffice runs on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Where can I download LibreOffice safely?
Download it from the official LibreOffice website using the link on this page.
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