Convert ODB to ODF

File Extension ODB
Full Name ArcView Object Database ASCII Format

File with an .ODB extension contains a relational database in the compressed ZIP format, stored according to the OpenDocument standard. Structure of such database is composed of XML files containing settings, a manifesto and context data, and also the catalogue itself with detailed databases.

File Extension ODF
Full Name Open Document Interchange Format (ODIF)

ODF files are documents created in Apache OpenOffice Math or StarOffice by Sun Microsystems, Inc. ODF files are used to store specific mathematical notations such as formulas, equations, mathematical symbols. The document edited in this way can be embedded in other documents of the Open Office suite.The ODF format can also be converted to e.g. PDF.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "ODB") to another (referred to as "ODF"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, ODB file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format ODB to format ODF becomes essential.

So, how can we perform ODB to ODF file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format ODB and transforming it into format ODF. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of ODB to ODF converters.

Conversion from ODB to ODF

ODB to ODF

How to convert the ODB file to ODF?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of ODB to ODF. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the ODB file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file ODB, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the ODB file to the application
  • Select the output format of the ODF file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file ODF on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted ODF file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the ODB format:
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I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.