Download & install
Is LibreOffice free?
Yes. LibreOffice is completely free, open source and has no paid tiers or subscriptions. Download from the download page.
What is the latest LibreOffice version for Windows?
LibreOffice 26.2.2 is the current stable release. Download LibreOffice_26.2.2_Win_x86-64.msi from the download page.
How to install LibreOffice on Windows?
Download the MSI installer and run it. Accept the licence and click Install. Takes 2–5 minutes. See the full install guide.
Does LibreOffice work on Windows 11?
Yes, fully compatible. See the Windows 11 guide.
Compatibility
Can LibreOffice open Microsoft Office files?
Yes. Writer opens .docx, Calc opens .xlsx, Impress opens .pptx. Compatibility is very good for standard documents.
LibreOffice vs Microsoft Office — which is better?
LibreOffice is free and sufficient for most tasks. Microsoft 365 is better for collaboration and cloud. See the full comparison.
Do Excel macros work in LibreOffice?
Partially. Simple VBA macros often work. Complex macros need rewriting. See the macro guide.
Fix issues
LibreOffice not opening on Windows — quick fix?
Rename %APPDATA%\LibreOffice to reset the user profile. See the not opening guide.
LibreOffice install fails on Windows?
Run the MSI as administrator (right-click > Run as administrator). See the error fix guide.
How to update LibreOffice on Windows?
Download the new MSI and run it over the existing version. See the update guide.