How to open .OTH files on Mac
To open .OTH files on Mac, control-click the .oth file and choose open with..
Step-by-step instructions
- Control-click the .OTH file and choose Open With.
- Pick a compatible Mac application to open the file.
Recommended software
- Microsoft Word
- Apple Pages
- LibreOffice
Alternative methods
- Open .OTH in a browser-based viewer if desktop apps fail.
- Try opening .OTH on Mac with a secondary app to rule out app-specific issues.
- Convert .OTH only with trusted tools when direct opening is not possible.
Common issues
.OTH file does not open
This usually means the required app is missing or the .OTH file is incomplete.
- Install or update a compatible application.
- Verify the file came from a trusted source and was fully downloaded.
- Try opening the file in an alternative app on another platform.
Security note
Only open .OTH files from trusted senders.