LibreOffice Document Recovery: Tips and Tricks!

Discover step-by-step instructions and essential tips to recover a LibreOffice document with this comprehensive guide. Learn the proven strategies to retrieve your lost or damaged documents effectively. Dive deep into the process of LibreOffice document recovery and explore insider techniques to maximize your chances of successful recovery. Don’t let lost documents stress you out – empower yourself with the knowledge to recover them efficiently!

LibreOffice Document Recovery: Tips and Tricks!

Method 1. Unsaved LibreOffice document recovery

LibreOffice gives you the opportunity to recover an unsaved document with the help of its integrated tools. For example, if a document was closed without saving, the program will suggest saving it when you open it next time. The programs included in this package have an autosave function.

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In order to restore an unsaved LibreOffice document, do the following:

  • Open the document which was closed without saving, and the program will suggest recovering the unsaved document.

    LibreOffice suggest recovering the unsaved document

  • Click «Start» and the document will be recovered.

    LibreOffice. Click «Start» and the document will be recovered

Method 2. LibreOffice backup copy recovery

If for some reason the program didn’t suggest autorecovery for an autosaved document, it can also be recovered from a backup copy which LibreOffice creates automatically. To do it:

  • Open a LibreOffice Writer or Calc document

  • Go to the menu Tools / Options.

    LibreOffice. Tools / Options

  • In the opening window, find the LibreOffice / Paths menu and select it.

    LibreOffice. Paths

If you follow the path, in “backup” folder you will find the latest file which you can use to recover the autosaved document. To open it, start the corresponding LibreOffice program and open the backup copy (.bak) with the menu File / Open.

LibreOffice backup copies are saved to this folder:
C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\LibreOffice\4\user\backup

Please note that the LibreOffice option to create autosave copies is disabled by default. To enable it, go to the menu Tools / Options / Load/Save General, and check the box next to «Always create backup copy» and «Save AutoRecovery information every…».

LibreOffice. Load/Save

Now backup copies will be created automatically every time the file is saved.

Method 3. Recovering a Lost or Deleted LibreOffice File

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You can recover a LibreOffice document deleted or lost for some reason with the help of Hetman Partition Recovery or Hetman Office Recovery.

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To do it, start the program and scan the media you need to restore LibreOffice files from. After the analysis is over (Fast scan) choose the folder Content-Aware Analysis, and the program will suggest you to choose the type of files you want to find.

Hetman Partition Recovery. Selected file types

Select files in *.odp, *.ods or *.odt format and click OK. As a result of the analysis, Hetman Partition Recovery will find and show all files of these formats.

Program File Formats Description
Writer .odt, .doc, .docx, .rtf, .txt, .pdf Text editor for creating and editing documents
Calc .ods, .xls, .xlsx, .csv Spreadsheet processor for working with electronic tables
Impress .odp, .ppt, .pptx Program for creating presentations
Draw .odg, .svg, .pdf Graphic editor for vector images and diagrams
Base .odb Database management program
Math .odf Editor for creating mathematical formulas
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Questions and answers

  • What causes data loss in LibreOffice?

    Data loss in LibreOffice can be caused by a number of factors, including hardware or software failure, user error, power outages, or malicious attacks. It can also be caused by corrupt files or corrupted disk sectors, as well as incompatible file formats. Additionally, data loss can occur if the user does not have a recent backup of their data.

  • What are the different ways to recover a lost LibreOffice document?
    1. Check the LibreOffice AutoSave folder: LibreOffice automatically saves a copy of your document every 10 minutes. To access the AutoSave folder, open LibreOffice and click on “Tools” > “Options” > “LibreOffice” > “Paths”. Look for the “AutoSave” folder and open it.
    2. Check the Temporary Files folder: The Temporary Files folder is where LibreOffice stores temporary files that it creates while you are working on a document. To access the Temporary Files folder, open LibreOffice and click on “Tools” > “Options” > “LibreOffice” > “Paths”. Look for the “Temp” folder and open it.
    3. Check the Recycle Bin: If you have deleted the document from your computer, it may still be in the Recycle Bin. Check the Recycle Bin for the deleted document and restore it if it is there.
    4. Use a File Recovery Program: If you cannot find the document in any of the above locations, you may need to use a file recovery program to recover the document. There are many free file recovery programs available online.
  • How can you use the LibreOffice Recovery Wizard to recover a document?
    1. Start the LibreOffice Recovery Wizard by opening the LibreOffice program and selecting the File > Wizards > Document Recovery option from the main menu.
    2. Select the document you want to recover and click the “Recover” button.
    3. The wizard will then attempt to recover your document. If it is successful, you will be prompted to save the recovered document.
    4. Select a location to save the recovered document and click “Save”. Your document should now be recovered.
  • Can you recover a previous version of a LibreOffice document? If so, how?

    Yes, you can recover a previous version of a LibreOffice document. To do so, open the document and click on the File menu. Select Versions from the menu and a list of available versions of the document will be displayed. Select the version you want to recover and click on the Restore button.

  • How can you recover a deleted LibreOffice document?

    If you have recently deleted a LibreOffice document, you may be able to recover it from the Recycle Bin or Trash on your computer. If the document has been permanently deleted, you may be able to recover it using a data recovery software program. There are many third-party programs available that can help you recover deleted files.

Comments (24)

  • Martin
    Martin 22.12.2019 01:53 #
    He was right though. You should state on the start that you can recover the files AFTER you pay. Like this it really seems like tricking people into buying it by holding them hostage first. It's strange you can't see the malpractice here, I can.
    Reply
    • Andrey Mareev
      Andrey Mareev 23.12.2019 09:46 #
      If You can see the live Preview of these files - You can recover it, if not - You can't
      Reply
  • edwinls9
    edwinls9 15.06.2019 20:48 #
    Thanks
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  • Jess
    Jess 7.02.2019 18:02 #
    So the free download just teases you with hopes you'll have your work back. But then you have to pay over a hundred dollars to recover them. How delightful. Thanks for smashing my hopes on finding my novel.
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    • Hetman Software: Data Recovery
      Hetman Software: Data Recovery 8.02.2019 08:28 #
      We offer free trial version of the program. It will display all the files that can be recovered. As a result, you can make a decision whether to buy a license for the program or not. I think everything is fair.
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      • Sean Lazenby
        Sean Lazenby 5.05.2019 12:02 #
        Its called holding people hostage so you can make a dollar or two. I can imagine that for some people its not about whether or not they "want" to purchase a license its about not eating for a couple days or buying a license.
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        • Cody
          Cody 29.10.2019 00:12 #
          Why do people think everything online should be free? Seems kind of odd to complain about "holding people hostage so you can make a dollar or two . . . . [and] not eating for a couple of days" when you apparently expect the people who work at Hetman Software to go to work everyday and never get a paycheck. How are THEY supposed to eat?
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          • Hetman Software: Data Recovery
            Hetman Software: Data Recovery 14.11.2019 15:12 #
            Thank You very much!!!
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    • Flexa
      Flexa 5.10.2020 15:48 #
      Same here. Lost my novel.
      Reply
  • ggoebel
    ggoebel 31.01.2019 16:36 #
    thank you!
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  • Jack Willams
    Jack Willams 29.12.2018 22:52 #
    how do I restore libre writer files
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    • Hetman Software: Data Recovery
      Hetman Software: Data Recovery 3.01.2019 09:14 #
      Everything you need described in the article :)
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  • /|/|ilo
    /|/|ilo 22.06.2018 10:11 #
    Autorecovery disabled by default... great.
    Reply
  • Lenny Tilney
    Lenny Tilney 24.05.2017 00:15 #
    How can you back up your LibreOffice documents to avoid data loss?
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    • Hetman Software
      Hetman Software 24.05.2017 00:33 #
      1. Use the built-in backup feature: LibreOffice has a built-in backup feature that will automatically save a copy of your document at regular intervals. To enable this feature, open the Tools menu and select Options. Select the Load/Save tab and then check the box next to “Always create backup copy”.
      2. Save to the cloud: You can also save your documents to the cloud, such as Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive, to ensure your documents are backed up in case of data loss.
      3. Use an external storage device: You can also back up your documents by saving them to an external storage device, such as a USB drive or an external hard drive. This way, you can keep a copy of your documents offsite in case of data loss.
      Reply
  • Cosmo Howlader
    Cosmo Howlader 23.05.2017 22:12 #
    What are some common mistakes that can lead to data loss in LibreOffice?
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    • Hetman Software
      Hetman Software 23.05.2017 22:41 #
      1. Not saving your work regularly: Failing to save your work regularly can lead to data loss in LibreOffice if your computer crashes or you experience a power outage.
      2. Not backing up your files: If you don't back up your files, you may not be able to recover them in the event of a system crash or other data loss event.
      3. Opening corrupt files: Opening corrupt files can cause irreparable damage to the file and result in data loss.
      4. Not using the correct file format: If you save a document in the wrong file format, it may not be compatible with LibreOffice and you could lose data.
      5. Not closing LibreOffice properly: If you don't close LibreOffice properly, you may not be able to access your documents or data in the future.
      Reply
  • Jarrod Henwood
    Jarrod Henwood 23.05.2017 18:00 #
    How can you prevent data loss in LibreOffice?
    Reply
    • Hetman Software
      Hetman Software 23.05.2017 18:33 #
      1. Make regular backups of your documents. You can do this manually by saving copies of your documents to a separate storage device or by using an automated backup program.
      2. Enable the AutoSave feature in LibreOffice. This will automatically save a copy of your document every few minutes so that you don't lose any work in the event of a crash or power outage.
      3. Make sure to always save your documents in the native LibreOffice format (.odt, .ods, etc.). This ensures that your documents are compatible with LibreOffice and reduces the risk of data corruption or loss due to incompatibility issues with other programs.
      4. Use a cloud storage service such as Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive to store and sync your documents. This ensures that your documents are always backed up and accessible from any device.
      Reply
  • Stanford Harrison
    Stanford Harrison 23.05.2017 15:03 #
    Can you recover a corrupted LibreOffice document? If so, how?
    Reply
    • Hetman Software
      Hetman Software 23.05.2017 15:30 #
      Yes, it is possible to recover a corrupted LibreOffice document. To do so, open LibreOffice and go to File > Recover Document. This will open the Document Recovery window, which will display any recently corrupted files. Select the file you want to recover and click Open. The file should then be restored to its original state.
      Reply
  • Hunter Larkin
    Hunter Larkin 23.05.2017 12:00 #
    Are there any third-party tools available for recovering lost LibreOffice documents?
    Reply
    • Hetman Software
      Hetman Software 23.05.2017 12:34 #
      Yes, there are a few third-party tools available for recovering lost LibreOffice documents. These include the open source software Recuva, EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard, and Stellar Data Recovery. Each of these tools offer different features and capabilities, so it is best to research each one to determine which one is best suited for your needs.
      Reply
  • Hetman Software: Data Recovery
    Hetman Software: Data Recovery 20.07.2018 12:35 #
    Read how to recover a LibreOffice document and recommend it to friends. If you do have any questions, don't hesitate to contact our technical support service - we will be happy to help you.
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