Word to ODT
Convert a Word document into OpenDocument Text — the format LibreOffice, OpenOffice and many Linux and government workflows expect. Headings, lists, tables and formatting are preserved, and nothing is uploaded.
🔒 Never uploaded
⚡ Instant
🔎 Selectable text
✓ Free
Why ODT
ODT is the open standard that LibreOffice and OpenOffice save by default, and it’s what a lot of Linux desktops and public-sector workflows require. Converting from Word lets you hand a document to someone in that world without asking them to install Microsoft Office.What’s preserved
Headings and paragraph styles, bold, italic, underline and strikethrough, alignment and indents, bullet and numbered lists, and tables all carry across into the ODT. The file opens natively in LibreOffice, OpenOffice, and recent versions of Word.A note on file size
ODT files look surprisingly small — often a few kilobytes for a long document. That’s not data loss; ODT is a compressed (zipped) format, and text compresses heavily. The full content is there and reopens intact.Old .doc files
The old binary .doc format can’t be read in a browser. Save it as .docx first, then convert it here.Frequently asked
What is an ODT file?
ODT is OpenDocument Text — the open-standard document format used by LibreOffice and OpenOffice. It’s a common requirement in Linux and government workflows.
Is my file uploaded?
No. Conversion runs entirely in your browser; your document never leaves your device.
Why is the ODT file so small?
ODT is a compressed format, so a long document can be just a few kilobytes. The content is complete — it reopens with everything intact.
Can Word open the ODT afterwards?
Yes. Recent versions of Word open and edit ODT files, as do LibreOffice and OpenOffice.
Does it keep my tables and lists?
Yes. Headings, lists, tables and text formatting are all preserved.