How to convert ODT to FODT
- Add your .ODT 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
- Content is preserved: same OpenDocument format, so text, formatting, images, and styles survive the change from a zipped package to a single flat XML file.
- Expect a larger file, because FODT is uncompressed and embedded images are inlined into the XML rather than stored as compressed package entries.
- Any LibreOffice Basic macros embedded in the document are disabled by default on open, the same as with ODT.
Frequently asked questions
Does the content change when I convert ODT to FODT?
No. Both are the same OpenDocument Text format defined by OASIS; ODT stores the XML inside a ZIP package while FODT stores the identical markup as a single uncompressed XML file. Text, styles, and layout carry over unchanged.
Why would I convert ODT to FODT?
A flat FODT is a single plain-text XML file, which is easier to diff, search, or edit in a text editor and plays well with version control. Some automated pipelines also prefer a single file over a zipped package.
What opens a FODT file after conversion?
LibreOffice Writer and Apache OpenOffice open FODT directly. You can also rename it to
.odt to open it in Microsoft Word or upload it to Google Docs, since it holds the same OpenDocument content.Will the file get larger?
Usually yes. ODT is a ZIP-compressed package, while FODT is uncompressed XML, so the flat file is typically several times larger for the same document. Embedded images are stored inline as text-encoded data, which adds to the size.
Programs that convert ODT: NeoOffice · Apache OpenOffice Writer (OpenOffice.org Writer) · LibreOffice Writer
