What is an ODT File?

ODT (Open Document Text) files are widely used for creating and sharing documents among different devices and applications. These files contain text, images, formatting information, and other elements such as tables or charts.

In addition, ODT files are also compatible with many software programs, allowing users to easily share them across different platforms.  ODT files can be easily opened and edited with many popular word processing applications, such as Microsoft Word or LibreOffice Writer.

How To Open an ODT File?

Many word processors are capable of opening ODT files, allowing you to view and edit the document’s content, such as:

  • LibreOffice
  • OpenOffice Writer
  • Microsoft Word
  • Google Docs

Using any of these programs, you can also convert an ODT file to other formats, such as DOCX. However, it is important to note that you may lose formatting when opening an ODT file in a program other than LibreOffice or OpenOffice and when converting from ODT to another format.

How To Convert An ODT File?

If you want to convert an ODT file, the simplest way is to use the application that created it. For example, if you have a document written in OpenOffice Writer, use that same program to open and save the file in another format.

You can convert ODT files into the following formats:

  • .RTF
  • .TXT
  • .SXW
  • .STW
  • .HTML, XHTML – HTML Webpage
  • .XML
  • .UOT
  • .PSW
  • .OTT
  • .DOC
  • .PDF

To convert an ODT file into DOC, follow these steps

  1. Open the ODT file in your Microsoft Office.
  2. Click on “File: and choose “Save as.”
  3. Select .docx from the “save as type” dropdown menu.

In addition, there is another way you can convert your ODT file without losing its formatting or quality. Wondering how? Try our free online converter to convert ODT files into any other format by clicking here.