File Extension Library


.OLE2 File Extension

  • Developer by: Microsoft Corporation
  • Category: Document Files

What are .OLE2 files and how to open them?

Can't open .OLE2 file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .OLE2 file.

What is a .OLE2 file extension?

.OLE2 file extension is created by Microsoft Corporation. .OLE2 has been classified as Document Files.

.OLE2 is Microsoft Office binary document container format

The ole2 is not actually a file extension but rather a file format, container, used for binary Microsoft Office documents, such as Microsoft Word doc documents or Microsoft Excel xls spreadsheets, etc.

OLE2 features:

  • OLE automation
  • drag-and-drop
  • in-place activation
  • structured storage.

How to open:

Use, Word, Excel, Powerpoint to open *.ole2 containers.

How to convert:

Word, Excel, Powerpoint and compatible programs are able to convert ole2 documents to other file formats.

How to fix problems with .OLE2 files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .OLE2 files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .OLE2 file format
  2. You need to check the .OLE2 file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)