Convert WBK to ODT

File Extension WBK
Full Name Microsoft Word Auto-backup Document Format

WBK file format is ues for storing backup copy of DOC file created with Microsoft Word. For WBK file to be generated user must activate appropriate option available in the word processor. WBK file will be then automatically generated upon opening or creating a DOC file.

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.

What is file format conversion?

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

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

Conversion from WBK to ODT

WBK to ODT

How to convert the WBK file to ODT?

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

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