Convert ODT to TXT

Convert a ODT document to plain UTF-8 text in seconds. The file is read directly in your browser, so nothing is uploaded and the result is ready almost instantly.

Your file never leaves your device.

How to convert ODT to TXT

This converter reads the structure of the ODT document, including headings, paragraphs, lists, tables and links, and writes it out as plain UTF-8 text. It is ideal for search indexing, word counts, translation tools, scripts and anywhere formatting gets in the way. The engine runs locally with WebAssembly, which means large files convert quickly and privately without waiting for an upload.

Step 1: Choose your ODT file
Drag and drop a .odt file onto the converter or click to browse. It works on desktop, tablet and phone.
Step 2: Let it convert
The ODT is parsed on your device and turned into TXT automatically; there are no settings to worry about.
Step 3: Download the TXT
Save each result individually, or download everything as a single ZIP when you convert several files.

Good to know

Headings are only recognised as headings when the original uses heading styles rather than bold, enlarged body text.
Password-protected files must be unlocked in the original application before converting.

Why use this ODT to TXT converter?

All formatting is stripped, leaving only the words in reading order.
UTF-8 output keeps accents, symbols and non-Latin scripts intact.
Tiny files that open in any editor on any operating system.
No upload, no queue and no account: the file never leaves your device.

Is it free?

Yes. Converting ODT to TXT is free, with no watermark, signup or email required. Local conversions have no artificial file-size or daily cap; the practical limit is your device.

Is my file uploaded?

The ODT file is processed entirely in your browser. It is never uploaded, never stored and never seen by anyone, so this is safe for confidential files.

About the formats

What is ODT?

ODT (OpenDocument Text) is an open standard for word processor documents and the native format of LibreOffice Writer and OpenOffice Writer. Because the specification is open, the format is supported by many applications beyond the two suites that created it. It is a popular, vendor-neutral alternative to proprietary word processor formats.

Use ODT when you work in LibreOffice, OpenOffice or another program that favours open standards, or when you want documents that are not locked to one vendor. ODT is also a safe interchange format between different office suites.

OpenDocument Text (ODT)

What is TXT?

TXT is the plain-text format: raw characters with no formatting, styles or embedded objects. Because it makes no assumptions about the reader, a TXT file opens in any text editor, terminal, phone or device. It is the most compatible format that exists.

Use TXT for notes, logs, code and any content that must remain readable in every tool, now and in the future. Choose plain text when you need universal compatibility and have no need for formatting.

Plain Text (TXT)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ODT to TXT conversion free?

Yes. It is free, with no watermark, signup or email required. Local conversions have no artificial file-size or daily cap; the practical limit is your device.

Will the TXT keep the formatting of my ODT?

No, and that is the point: TXT keeps only the text. Use the ODT to Markdown or ODT to HTML tools if you want to keep headings, lists and tables.

What happens to images inside the ODT?

Images are not embedded in the output; the converter focuses on the text and its structure. If you need the images, export them from the original application.

Is it safe to convert odt to txt here?

Yes. The work happens on your own device with WebAssembly and browser APIs, so the file is not uploaded at all. You can even disconnect from the internet once the page has loaded.

Do I need to install anything?

No. Everything runs in a modern browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari) on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. There is no app, plugin or account.

DocumentsProcessed locally