.SOB File Extension

OpenOffice.org Impress Bitmap Styles File

Developer	Apache Software Foundation
Popularity	Average rating 2.5 / 5. Vote count: 4
Category	Raster Image Files
Format	.SOB
Cross Platform	Update Soon

What is an SOB file?

.SOB files originate from OpenOffice.org, a free and open-source office suite. They are used specifically within OpenOffice Impress for storing bitmap styles related to presentations.

More Information.

The .SOB files are designed to store bitmap styles that can be applied to presentations created using OpenOffice Impress. These styles typically include settings for formatting and displaying bitmap images within presentation slides.

Origin Of This File.

OpenOffice.org was developed by Sun Microsystems (later acquired by Oracle Corporation) and was subsequently managed by the Apache Software Foundation after Oracle’s acquisition of Sun Microsystems.

File Structure Technical Specification.

Structure: .SOB files likely contain XML-based data or configurations that define the bitmap styles. They may include parameters such as image scaling, positioning, and other formatting attributes relevant to bitmap elements in presentations.

Technical Specifications: Detailed technical specifications specific to .SOB files are typically documented within the OpenOffice.org or Apache OpenOffice documentation resources.

How to Convert the File?

Windows:

OpenOffice or Apache OpenOffice:
- Use OpenOffice or Apache OpenOffice on Windows to open the .SOB file.
- Save the presentation in a more widely supported format such as PPT (PowerPoint format) or PDF.
Online Conversion Tools:
- Use online conversion tools that support .SOB to PPT or PDF conversion.

Linux:

OpenOffice or Apache OpenOffice:
- Install OpenOffice or Apache OpenOffice from your distribution’s package manager.
- Use it to open the .SOB file and save the presentation in a compatible format like PPT or PDF.
LibreOffice:
- LibreOffice is a fork of OpenOffice and offers similar compatibility.
- Use LibreOffice to open the .SOB file and save it in a more common format.

macOS:

OpenOffice or Apache OpenOffice:
- Download and install OpenOffice or Apache OpenOffice for macOS.
- Open the .SOB file with OpenOffice and save it as a compatible format like PPT or PDF.
LibreOffice:
- LibreOffice is also available for macOS and can be used similarly to OpenOffice.

Android & iOS:

Cloud Services:
- Upload the .SOB file to a cloud storage service like Google Drive or Dropbox.
- Use a desktop or online tool to convert the file to a more compatible format.
Remote Desktop Access:
- Access a remote desktop with OpenOffice or LibreOffice installed.
- Open the .SOB file on the remote desktop and save it in a format suitable for Android or iOS use.

Advantages And Disadvantages.

Advantages:

Integration: Seamless integration with OpenOffice Impress.
Customization: Allows customization of bitmap styles for presentations.
Open Format: Being XML-based, it is human-readable and can be modified if necessary.

Disadvantages:

Compatibility: Limited compatibility outside of OpenOffice Impress.
Dependency: Requires OpenOffice or Apache OpenOffice to fully utilize and edit.