Managing document properties (also known as metadata, such as author names, creation dates, revision history, and custom properties) for OpenOffice documents (.odt, .ods, .odp) can be done natively or through third-party tools.
The top apps and tools for viewing, modifying, and cleaning OpenOffice document properties are categorized by application type below: Native & Successor Suites (Best for Direct Editing)
The most reliable way to modify properties without corrupting file formatting is through the office suites that natively support the OpenDocument Format (ODF).
Apache OpenOffice: The classic open-source productivity suite. You can manage properties directly within any file by navigating to File > Properties. Here, you can change the description, user data, and custom metadata fields.
LibreOffice: The modern, highly active successor to OpenOffice. It provides enhanced metadata controls, allowing you to quickly strip personal information upon saving (Tools > Options > Security > Options > Remove personal information on saving). It also features built-in Development Tools to visually inspect internal Document Object Model (DOM) properties.
Dedicated Desktop Metadata Editors (Best for Advanced/Batch Edits)
If you need to change properties without opening the entire office application or want to perform batch edits, dedicated metadata apps are required.
MetadataTouch: A powerful, standalone desktop application specifically built to view and edit metadata in OpenOffice/StarOffice files alongside Microsoft Office documents. The Professional Edition supports batch metadata editing, allowing you to wipe or edit custom properties (like total editing time or revision numbers) across hundreds of ODF files simultaneously. Mobile Apps (Best for On-the-Go Management)
If you need to view or alter document details from a smartphone or tablet, specific ports are available.
AndrOpen Office: The first full Android port of the Apache OpenOffice engine. Because it runs the actual OpenOffice architecture, it gives mobile users access to the exact same detailed File > Properties menu found on the desktop version to modify document info.
Collabora Office: Available on both iOS and Android, this mobile tool is built on LibreOffice technology. It allows you to reliably review file details and handle standard properties for ODF formats on mobile devices. Web-Based Tools (Best for Quick, Installation-Free Editing)
For a one-time adjustment where downloading desktop software is impractical, cloud editors are highly efficient.
Conholdate Online OpenOffice Metadata Editor: A dedicated web application where you can upload an OpenOffice file, view its existing metadata properties in a browser dashboard, edit the fields, and download the updated document instantly. If you want to narrow down your selection, let me know:
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