Convert SDW to ODF

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.

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 "SDW") to another (referred to as "ODF"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, SDW 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 SDW to format ODF becomes essential.

So, how can we perform SDW 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 SDW 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 SDW to ODF converters.

Conversion from SDW to ODF

How to convert the SDW 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 SDW 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 SDW file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file SDW, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the SDW 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 SDW format:
Repair icon
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.