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Convert DOT to ODT

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Last verified Oct 2026

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How to convert DOT to ODT

  1. Add your .DOT file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
  2. Convert it to .ODT in a few seconds.
  3. Download your new .ODT file.

What to expect

  • VBA macros in .dot files are stripped during conversion - any macro-dependent functionality must be rebuilt manually.
  • The output is a regular .odt document, not a template; to preserve template behavior, save as .ott instead.
  • Standard formatting (paragraph styles, fonts, page margins, headers and footers) transfers reliably in LibreOffice Writer; embedded ActiveX controls may not carry over.

Frequently asked questions

Does LibreOffice Writer open `.dot` files directly?
Yes - LibreOffice treats .dot the same as .doc and opens it directly for editing without any prior conversion step.
What is the difference between `.odt` and `.ott`?
.odt is a regular OpenDocument text document; .ott is an OpenDocument template and is the direct equivalent of .dot in the LibreOffice ecosystem.
Will my formatting survive the conversion?
Standard formatting - paragraph styles, fonts, page margins, and headers/footers - transfers well; complex custom list styles or embedded ActiveX controls may render differently.
Can I batch convert multiple `.dot` files to ODT?
Yes - run soffice --headless --convert-to odt *.dot from the command line in the folder that contains your .dot files.
Learn about the formats: .DOT · .ODT