Convert ODT to TXT

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How to convert ODT to TXT

Step 1: Drop your ODT files using the button above or by deposit and leave.

Step 2: Click the 'Convert' button to start the conversion.

Step 3: Receive your converted TXT files.

ODT to TXT Conversion FAQ

Is the ODT to TXT converter free?

Yes. One conversion an hour is free, with no account needed, for a file within the free size limit. A paid plan removes the hourly limit and the size limit, and lets you add several files to one job.

How faithful is the round-trip between OpenDocument and Microsoft formats?

Body text, headings, lists and simple tables move across cleanly in both directions. The known casualties are the same ones LibreOffice has always had: tracked changes, comments anchored to ranges, footnote numbering schemes and nested table borders. Check those specifically rather than assuming the whole document made it.

Will the TXT open directly in a browser?

Yes, and the ODT would not have. Browsers ship a decoder for TXT and none for ODT, so an ODT link forces a download while a TXT renders inline. That is usually the deciding factor when the file is going onto a web page rather than into an application. Plain text is the most durable format there is: it will still be readable when every proprietary format of this decade is unopenable.

How big an ODT file can I convert to TXT?

Free conversions have a size limit per file, set by the type of file, and the page tells you when a file is over it. A paid plan removes that limit, so much larger files can be converted.

Can I convert many ODT files to TXT at once?

Several files in one job need a paid plan. Free use is one file per conversion, one conversion an hour. On a paid plan you can add several files to one job, then download each result on its own or all of them in one ZIP.

Does the ODT to TXT converter work on phones and tablets?

Yes — the UI is responsive and the conversion pipeline runs server-side, so mobile devices upload-then-download just like desktops. iOS and Android browser file pickers (camera roll, Files app) work end-to-end.

Which browsers does the ODT to TXT converter support?

Chrome, Firefox, Safari (15+), Edge, and Opera. The converter uses standard `<input type="file">` upload — no WebAssembly or PWA dependencies — so even older browsers work.

Are my ODT files kept private?

Yes. Uploaded ODT files are processed on our own servers and are never viewed or shared. Uploads and results are deleted automatically about 24 hours after conversion. See /privacy/ for the full policy.

What if the TXT download doesn't start automatically?

Disable any pop-up blocker, then click the download button manually. The result link stays active for 24 hours, so if your network fails mid-download, you can re-trigger from the result page without re-uploading the ODT.

How long does ODT to TXT conversion take?

It depends on the size and length of the file. Small documents and images are usually ready quickly. Long videos take the longest, because most video conversions re-encode every frame.

ODT

ODT (Open Document Text) is a file format used for word processing files in open-source office suites like LibreOffice and OpenOffice. ODT files contain text, images, and formatting, furnishing a standardized format for file interchange.