How to convert DOC to FODT
- Add your .DOC file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .FODT in a few seconds.
- Download your new .FODT file.
What to expect
- Text and most formatting carry over, but Word-specific features may render differently in ODF.
- The output is one uncompressed XML file - larger on disk than a zipped ODT - that any text editor can read.
- VBA macros from the DOC are not preserved in the FODT.
Frequently asked questions
How faithful is DOC to FODT?
Most text, styles, and layout convert well, since FODT is the single-file XML form of OpenDocument text. Some Word-specific formatting can shift, because this moves from the Microsoft format to ODF.
Why convert a DOC to FODT?
FODT is an open, plain-text XML format stored as one uncompressed file, which is convenient for version control or for editing and inspecting the raw markup. It also moves you off the proprietary legacy DOC format.
How do I open an FODT file?
Open it directly in LibreOffice Writer. Renaming it to
.odt also lets Microsoft Word or Google Docs open it, and any text editor can read the raw XML.What might not translate exactly?
Complex Word layouts and fields may render differently in ODF, and VBA macros from the DOC are not carried into the OpenDocument format.
Programs that convert DOC: NeoOffice · Apache OpenOffice Writer (OpenOffice.org Writer) · LibreOffice Writer
