Extract text from ODT

Extract document text from the content XML of an OpenDocument text file.

  1. 1Add files
  2. 2Options
  3. 3Convert
  4. 4Save
No installation · Processed in your browser

Preparing the converter…

Add your ODT filesDrop files here or choose them from your device.Drop here to add your files. Choose ODT files ODTTXTNo fixed byte cap · browser memory and format limits apply
Choose a file to check its format and size.

Supported formats and settings

Input formats
ODT
Output formats
TXT
Per-file limit
Current device memory
Total selected-file limit
Estimated by file count and format
Number of selectable files
1–1

Recommended input total: 8 MiB on mobile / 32 MiB on desktop. Low memory can reduce the effective limit.

Your files are not uploaded to a conversion server. A new result is created in your browser.

How to use this tool

  1. Choose files in ODT format. Maximum files per batch: 1.
  2. Review Document separator, then start processing.
  3. Download the TXT result and check its content and quality.

What this tool does

  • Extract document text from the content XML of an OpenDocument text file.
  • Read ODT input and save the TXT result as a new file.
  • Available settings: Document separator.

Limitations

  • Page styling, embedded objects and full table layout are not preserved in plain text.

Frequently asked questions

Extract text from ODT — What should I check before using this tool?

Page styling, embedded objects and full table layout are not preserved in plain text.

Which files can I choose?

Choose files in ODT format. Maximum files per batch: 1.

How can I adjust the result?

Document separator.

When is this useful?

Extract plain text from an OpenDocument file. Tables, fonts and pagination are not preserved in TXT.

Input and result example

document.odt → extracted text.txt

Examples illustrate the workflow; actual size, support and recognition depend on the source and settings.

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