How to convert ODS to CSV
- Add your .ODS file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .CSV in a few seconds.
- Download your new .CSV file.
What to expect
- Only the active sheet is exported per CSV file - if your .ods has multiple sheets, export each one separately.
- Formulas are replaced by their last-calculated values; CSV stores plain text, so formulas are lost.
- Date cells may appear as serial numbers in Excel-exported CSV or as formatted strings in LibreOffice - verify date columns after converting.
Frequently asked questions
Can I export all sheets in one step?
With most apps you export one sheet at a time. On Linux, Gnumeric's
ssconvert --export-file-per-sheet writes every sheet to a separate .csv file in a single command.Why do my date values look wrong after converting?
Excel may write dates as serial numbers if the cell format is lost during export; LibreOffice usually writes formatted strings. Check date columns in your output and reformat in the target app if needed.
Is any formatting carried over to CSV?
No - cell colors, fonts, borders, and number formats are not stored in CSV. Only plain text cell values are exported.
Does the delimiter (comma vs. semicolon) matter?
Yes - some locales default to semicolons instead of commas. LibreOffice lets you choose the delimiter in the export dialog; check what your target application expects.
Programs that convert ODS: Microsoft Excel · IBM Lotus Symphony · NeoOffice · LibreOffice Calc · OpenOffice.org Calc · Google Sheets
