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ODT to PDF

Convert OpenDocument Text files to PDF instantly. Headings, paragraphs, lists and tables are all preserved — nothing sent to any server.

ODT

Drop your ODT file here

.ODT only

OpenDocument Text format — the open standard used by LibreOffice, OpenOffice and Google Docs

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Full ODT Support

Parses the OpenDocument XML directly — headings (H1–H6), paragraphs, lists, tables and text boxes all extracted correctly.

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Flexible Layout

Choose A4 or Letter, portrait or landscape orientation, and 10–12pt font size. Headings get styled accents in the PDF.

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100% Private

The ODT is unzipped and parsed entirely in your browser using JSZip + pdf-lib. No file is ever sent to any server.

What is an ODT to PDF converter?

An ODT to PDF converter takes an OpenDocument Text (.odt) file — the default format of LibreOffice Writer and other open-source word processors — and converts it into a universally compatible PDF document. The PDF preserves fonts, styles, tables, images, headers, and footers exactly as they appear in the original.

ODT files can only be opened natively in software that supports the OpenDocument standard (LibreOffice, OpenOffice, Google Docs). Converting to PDF ensures your document can be read by anyone on any device, without the recipient needing LibreOffice installed or dealing with formatting differences.

Practical examples

Common ways people use this tool in real documents and day-to-day workflows.

LibreOffice & open-source users

Convert ODT documents into PDFs to share with colleagues or clients who use Windows and Microsoft Office.

Educators in open-source environments

Convert course materials and worksheets created in LibreOffice to PDF for distribution to students on any platform.

NGOs & non-profits

Convert documents created in free, open-source software to PDF for grant submissions, reports, and official correspondence.

Writers & authors

Convert manuscripts and documents from LibreOffice Writer to PDF for submission to publishers, agents, or competitions.

How it works

1

Upload your ODT file

Select your .odt file created in LibreOffice Writer or any OpenDocument compatible application.

2

Convert to PDF

Click Convert. Fonts, styles, tables, and images from the ODT file are reproduced in the PDF.

3

Download the PDF

Your converted PDF downloads immediately and can be opened on any device without LibreOffice.

Frequently asked questions

What is an ODT file?+
ODT (OpenDocument Text) is the default format for LibreOffice Writer and other open-source word processors. It is an ISO standard format.
Are tables and images preserved?+
Yes. Tables, embedded images, headers, footers, and text formatting all transfer to the PDF output.
Can I convert .ods (OpenDocument Spreadsheet) or .odp (Presentation) files?+
Those formats require a different conversion. Use Excel to PDF for spreadsheets and PPT to PDF for presentations.
Will custom fonts in the ODT appear correctly?+
Standard fonts are embedded. Custom fonts that are not installed in our conversion environment may be substituted with a close match.
Is my ODT file processed securely?+
Yes. Files are processed on secure servers and deleted immediately after conversion.

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