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Convert ODT to TXT

File Extension	ODT
Full Name	ODF Text Document Format

The .odt file extension refers to files of the type OpenDocument Text documents. These are the opensource word processing documents created typically by the Writer software. The Odt documents are similar to word documents created by Microsoft word, they differ in the sense that it is open source and uses XML formatting for the file structure.

File Extension	TXT
Full Name	Simple Text Format

Files with the .TXT extension contain pure, unformatted text. This is the most basic format for saving text. It can be viewed and created by most text editing software, and, if using the default fonts, displayed even by web browsers and lots of other software and devices. Many other types of files are saved using the TXT format.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "ODT") to another (referred to as "TXT"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, ODT 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 ODT to format TXT becomes essential.

So, how can we perform ODT to TXT 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 ODT and transforming it into format TXT. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of ODT to TXT converters.

Conversion from ODT to TXT

ODT to TXT

How to convert the ODT file to TXT?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of ODT to TXT. 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 ODT file:

Please indicate on your computer the source file ODT, the format of which you are going to change
Load the ODT file to the application
Select the output format of the TXT file (the one that we want to achieve)
Select the location to save the output file TXT on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
Confirm conversion
Wait for a moment
Enjoy the converted TXT file that can be found in the location selected in step 4

Other conversions
from the ODT format:

Other conversions
to the TXT format:

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.