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LibreOffice
by The Document Foundation · Office, PDF & email
Open sourceWindowsMacLinux
Free office suite with a word processor, spreadsheet and presentations.
Opens libreoffice.org, The Document Foundation's own site. No mirror, no bundle.
Overview
What is LibreOffice?
LibreOffice includes Writer, Calc, Impress, Draw, Base and Math. It opens and saves Microsoft Office formats and uses OpenDocument natively.
Key features
- Writer, Calc, Impress and more
- Opens and saves .docx, .xlsx and .pptx
- PDF export and editing
- No account needed
Best for
- Students who need a free office suite
- Offline document work
- Opening Office files without a subscription
Included in starter kits
Install
How to install LibreOffice
- 1Open the official LibreOffice download page on libreoffice.org.
- 2Pick the build for your system (Windows, Mac, Linux; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
- 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
- 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.
Install from the command line
Windows · winget
winget install --id TheDocumentFoundation.LibreOffice -e --source wingetMac · Homebrew
brew install --cask libreofficeLinux · Flatpak (Flathub)
flatpak install flathub org.libreoffice.LibreOffice
Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.
Safety
Download LibreOffice safely
Check the domain
The real download lives on libreoffice.org. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.
Skip mirrors
Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.
Verify if you can
If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.
Watch the installer
Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.
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FAQ
LibreOffice questions
Where can I download LibreOffice safely?
Download LibreOffice only from The Document Foundation's official site at libreoffice.org. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.
Is LibreOffice free?
Yes. LibreOffice is open-source software and free to use.
Does LibreOffice work on Windows, Mac and Linux?
LibreOffice is available for Windows, Mac, Linux. Check The Document Foundation's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.
Can I install LibreOffice from the command line?
Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id TheDocumentFoundation.LibreOffice -e); Homebrew on Mac (brew install --cask libreoffice); Flatpak on Linux (flatpak install flathub org.libreoffice.LibreOffice). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.
What are good alternatives to LibreOffice?
See the alternatives section on this page and the full office, pdf & email list on AltFTool, which shows each app's licence and platforms side by side.