Apache OpenOffice 4.1.17 for Mac

Mac Utilities

Updated Aug 9, 2026

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Apache OpenOffice is a free office suite from the Apache Software Foundation that covers the jobs most people use paid office software for. You get a word processor, a spreadsheet app, presentation software, drawing tools and a database program in one download, with no licence fees at all. It suits students, home users and small teams who want solid document tools on a Mac without a subscription.

Key Features

• Writer handles letters, reports and longer documents with styles and templates
• Calc builds spreadsheets with formulas, charts and data sorting tools
• Impress creates slide presentations you can present or export
• Draw and Math cover diagrams, simple graphics and formula editing
• Opens and saves common document formats and exports files as PDF

How to Download

1. Use the download button on this page to get the Mac installer.
2. Or Download from the official site and pick the macOS version in your language.
3. Open the disk image, move OpenOffice into Applications, and launch it.

System Requirements

OpenOffice runs on Macs with macOS 10.7 or later according to the project download information, and it needs a few hundred megabytes of free disk space. Your needs stay modest, so older Macs handle everyday documents fine.

FAQs

Is OpenOffice really free?

Yes. It is open source software released under the Apache Licence, free to download and use for personal and work purposes.

Can it open Microsoft Office files?

Yes. It opens Word, Excel and PowerPoint files and can save back into those formats, although complex layouts may shift a little.

What is new in version 4.1.17?

The project describes 4.1.17 as a security release with bug fixes and updated dictionaries, and it advises everyone on older versions to upgrade.