ODT to TXT Converter

Convert ODT files to TXT free in your browser — no signup, no install, and the file is never uploaded to a server. TXT opens almost anywhere, so the result works where ODT did not.

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Drop files or click to select
ODT → TXT

What changes in this conversion

  • TXT stores text only, so images, tables, fonts, and layout from the original are not carried over.
  • TXT opens almost everywhere, so the converted file will work on devices and programs that refused the original ODT.

How to use

  1. Add your ODT file

    Drag the ODT file onto the drop area above, or click it to pick a file from your device. You can add several files at once.

  2. Confirm TXT as the output

    TXT is already selected as the output format on this page. Only the options this format actually supports show up, such as a page range or sheet selection.

  3. Run the conversion

    Press the convert button. Processing happens on your own device, so the time depends on your computer rather than a server queue.

  4. Download the TXT file

    When it finishes, download the TXT file. Converting multiple files gives you the option to download them together as a ZIP.

About these formats

ODT OpenDocument Text

The standard document format for LibreOffice and OpenOffice, and an ISO international standard. Being vendor-neutral makes it well suited to long-term archiving.

Commonly used for Open-source office documents, public archives

ODT File format reference

TXT Plain Text

Pure character data with no formatting at all. It opens on any device or program and is the safest archival form for text that must stay readable decades from now.

Commonly used for Notes, logs, code, long-term text archives

TXT File format reference

Frequently asked questions

Is converting ODT to TXT really free?

Yes. ODT to TXT conversion is completely free with no signup, no watermark, and no daily limit on the free plan for ordinary use.

Are my ODT files uploaded to a server?

No. The conversion runs entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly, so the ODT file never leaves your device. That is also why it works without an internet connection once the page has loaded.

Why does my TXT file lose the images and layout?

TXT is a plain text format — it stores characters only. Images, tables, fonts and page layout from the ODT file cannot be represented and are dropped.

Does the TXT file get bigger than the ODT?

It can go either way. Both formats are lossless, so nothing is thrown away — the size difference comes from how each one packs the same data.

Is there a file size limit for ODT to TXT conversion?

The free plan handles files up to 200MB. Because processing happens on your own device, very large files depend on your computer's memory rather than a server quota.

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