Convert ODF to SDW

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.

File Extension SDW
Full Name OpenOffice.org Text Document Format

SDW is a file extension used for files created by StarOffice word processor (version 5.0 or older). SDW format is also supported by word processors included with LibreOffice and Apache OpenOffice software productivity suites, available for Linux, Windows, and Mac OS.

What is file format conversion?

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

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

Conversion from ODF to SDW

How to convert the ODF file to SDW?

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

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