LibreOffice

Key Features of LibreOffice

• Completely Free & Open Source: No subscriptions, no license fees, no vendor lock-in
• Private by Design: No data collection, telemetry, or cloud dependency
• Wide Format Compatibility: Works with Microsoft Office formats (.docx, .xlsx, .pptx) and more
• Native Support for Open Document Format (ODF): Ensures long-term access to your content
• Full Office Suite: Includes Writer, Calc, Impress, Draw, Base, and Math
• Professional Document Styling: Advanced styles, templates, and formatting tools
• Extendable with Extensions & Templates: Add new features and design resources
• Regular Updates: Security patches and feature improvements released every 6 months
• Cross-Platform: Available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and Chrome OS
• Backed by a Global Community: Built and maintained by hundreds of contributors worldwide
• Business-Ready Options Available: Enterprise support through certified ecosystem partners
• Powered by LibreOffice Technology: Shared engine used across desktop, mobile, and cloud apps

LibreOffice: The Free, Private, and Powerful Office Suite You Should Be Using

When it comes to office software, most people default to the familiar: Microsoft Office or Google Docs. But there's another option, one that’s powerful, private, completely free, and built by a global community. Meet LibreOffice, the modern, open-source office suite that deserves a spot on your desktop.

What Is LibreOffice?

LibreOffice is a comprehensive, open-source office suite that covers all your productivity needs. It’s the spiritual (and active) successor to OpenOffice, built and maintained by The Document Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to promoting open standards in office productivity.

It includes:

• Writer – word processing
• Calc – spreadsheets
• Impress – presentations
• Draw – vector graphics and diagrams
• Base – database management
• Math – formula and equation editing

Whether you're drafting a novel, crunching numbers, presenting a business pitch, or building a flowchart, LibreOffice has you covered.

Why Choose LibreOffice?

🖋️ Beautiful, Professional Documents

LibreOffice doesn’t just help you create documents, it helps you make them look good. With advanced styling tools, templates, and formatting options, your work will look polished and professional from the first page to the last slide.

📄 Format-Friendly

One of LibreOffice’s biggest strengths is compatibility. It works with Microsoft Word (.docx), Excel (.xlsx), PowerPoint (.pptx), and even older formats. More importantly, it natively supports the Open Document Format (ODF), a free and open standard that puts you in control of your content.

You can also export to PDF with a click, and there’s no need to worry about obscure or proprietary formats locking up your work.

🔌 Extend and Customize

LibreOffice is built to grow with you. Need extra features, more templates, or integrations? Head over to the extensions site and plug in what you need. There’s a growing ecosystem of tools created by both the core team and the wider community.

🔒 Free as in Freedom

This isn’t just “free beer”, LibreOffice is free as in freedom. You can use it, share it, and even modify it. It’s backed by a vibrant global community and built by hundreds of developers who believe in software freedom and user rights.

No subscriptions. No data tracking. No vendor lock-in.

LibreOffice in Business

While LibreOffice is free for everyone, businesses should be aware that support isn’t included out of the box. If you’re thinking of rolling it out across your organization, consider working with one of LibreOffice’s certified ecosystem partners. They offer enterprise-ready versions, expert support, and added features that are ideal for business environments.

LibreOffice vs. OpenOffice

Still using OpenOffice? It's time to move on. OpenOffice hasn’t had a major update since 2014 and now carries serious security risks. LibreOffice, on the other hand, is alive and thriving, receiving regular updates, security patches, and new features.

It’s not just a successor, it’s a major evolution.

LibreOffice Technology: Powering Productivity Everywhere

Over the past decade, LibreOffice’s development has gone far beyond the desktop. The core LibreOffice Technology is now used in mobile apps, cloud platforms, Chrome OS, and embedded within enterprise software.

All these tools share the same core engine, ensuring seamless interoperability, stability, and security, wherever and however you work.

Ready to Try It?

LibreOffice is available now for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It’s completely free, and it respects your privacy. Download it, give it a spin, and see why millions of people around the world are choosing open, secure, and powerful software over locked-down, subscription-based tools.