The Euro-Office project, now rebranded as Nextcloud Office Desktop, has launched a native application for Windows, macOS, and Linux. This release aims to provide a viable alternative to Microsoft Office by enabling offline document editing and local file management.
The software suite includes tools for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and PDF editing. It offers compatibility with Microsoft formats like DOCX, XLSX, and PPTX, as well as open standards such as ODT, ODS, and ODP. Users can choose to store files locally or sync them to the cloud.
For collaborative tasks, the desktop version integrates with Nextcloud Hub, allowing real-time editing with team members. Additional features include support for local system fonts, password protection for documents, and the ability to sign files using digital certificates.
The application is available for Windows in x64 and ARM64 versions, while Linux users can access .deb packages for Debian and Ubuntu or .rpm packages for Fedora. The macOS version is currently optimized for Apple Silicon devices.
The initial production-ready version of Euro-Office was released on June 9 of this year. This new desktop client completes the ecosystem by addressing the demand for offline productivity while maintaining the option for cloud-based collaboration.
