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Convert FODT to ODT

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Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Jul 22, 2026
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Is it possible to convert FODT to ODT?
Yes - FODT converts to ODT.

You can do it right here with our free converter - no sign-up, and your file is deleted right after.

The fastest path is File > Save As in LibreOffice Writer: select ODF Text Document (.odt) and click Save. The conversion is lossless because FODT and ODT share the same XML content - the only difference is that .odt packages it in a ZIP archive, making it smaller and more widely supported.

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Why convert FODT to ODT?

Most office apps, email services, and online platforms expect the ZIP-packaged .ODT extension and do not recognise .fodt. Switching also reduces file size because ODT compresses embedded images that FODT stores as raw base64 text. The resulting .odt opens directly in Google Docs, Microsoft Word, and any standards-compliant office suite without extra steps.

How to convert FODT to ODT

LibreOffice Writer FREE

Open the .fodt file, choose File > Save As, select ODF Text Document (.odt), and click Save.

Apache OpenOffice Writer FREE

Open the .fodt in Writer and use File > Save As to save as ODF Text Document (.odt).

Command line - LibreOffice CLI

Run libreoffice --headless --convert-to odt file.fodt to batch-convert without opening the GUI.

Programs that convert FODT

NeoOffice
Apache OpenOffice Writer (OpenOffice.org Writer)
LibreOffice Writer

About these formats

.FODT OpenDocument Flat XML Text Document

A FODT file is a single-file XML version of an OpenDocument text document (.odt). Open it with LibreOffice Writer, or rename it to .odt to open it in Microsoft Word or Google Docs. The…

Open .FODT details →
.ODT OpenDocument Text

An ODT file is an OpenDocument Text document - the vendor-neutral word-processing format native to LibreOffice Writer and Apache OpenOffice. Microsoft Word opens ODT directly (since Word…

Open .ODT details →

Quality & what to watch

  • FODT and ODT use identical ODF XML; the conversion is lossless - text, styles, tables, and tracked changes transfer exactly.
  • The .odt file will be smaller: ODT applies ZIP compression, whereas .fodt embeds images as base64-encoded text with no compression.
  • FODT works with plain-text tools such as git diff; once converted to .odt (a ZIP archive), meaningful line-by-line diffing is no longer possible.

Frequently asked questions

Is FODT to ODT lossless?
Yes - both formats use identical ODF XML; only the packaging differs (flat XML file vs ZIP archive), so no content or formatting is lost.
Can I just rename `.fodt` to `.odt`?
Renaming works for opening the file in Word or Google Docs, but it does not create a properly ZIP-packaged .odt; use Save As in LibreOffice for a true conversion.
Does the converted `.odt` open in Apache OpenOffice?
Yes, with a caveat: OpenOffice supports ODF up to version 1.2, so documents using newer ODF 1.3 features may lose minor formatting.
Which format is better for long-term storage?
Use .odt for sharing and everyday use; keep .fodt only if you process the document with XML tools or track changes with git.