To convert ODT to TXT, choose your ODT documents above, adjust the options if needed and press "Convert to TXT". The TXT downloads instantly: free, with no sign-up, and the file never leaves your device.
About the ODT to TXT Converter
Need to turn a ODT file into TXT? This free converter changes ODT documents into TXT in a few seconds, right in your browser. People usually convert because not every office app, college or portal accepts ODT files, while TXT gives you clean plain text. TXT files open in Notepad, TextEdit, VS Code, every phone and every programming language.
Your ODT is first read into clean, structured content (headings, paragraphs, lists and tables are detected) and then written out as a proper TXT file. Because everything happens on your own device, your documents are never uploaded, stored or seen by anyone else, which makes it safe for contracts, resumes, bank statements and office documents.
What to expect: headings, paragraphs, bold and italic text, lists, links and tables are carried across; all formatting and images are stripped, leaving clean UTF-8 text.
How to use the ODT to TXT Converter
- Click "Choose files" or drag your ODT documents onto the box. You can add several at once.
- No settings are needed; the structure of the document is detected automatically.
- Press "Convert to TXT". The conversion runs on your device and shows its progress.
- Download each TXT file, or use "Download all (ZIP)" when you converted several.
- Open the result in Notepad or TextEdit to check it; your original ODT is never changed.
Tips & benchmarks
- The text is saved as UTF-8, so Hindi, Tamil and other Indian scripts are preserved; formatting and images are removed.
- For best results, use real headings (Heading 1, Heading 2) in the source instead of bold text; they become proper headings in TXT.
- Keep the file name simple (letters, numbers and hyphens) if you plan to upload the TXT to a website or government portal.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert ODT to TXT?
Click "Choose files", select your ODT documents, adjust the options if you want, and press "Convert to TXT". The TXT downloads immediately; with several files you can download everything as one ZIP.
Is this ODT to TXT converter free and safe?
Yes. It is completely free, with no sign-up, no daily limit and no watermark. The conversion runs inside your browser, so your documents never leave your phone or computer and nothing is stored on News Appite's servers.
Will the formatting stay the same?
The structure is kept: headings, paragraphs, bold and italic text, lists, links, tables and images. Word-specific extras such as text boxes, tracked changes, comments and headers or footers are simplified.
Can I convert several ODT files at once?
Yes. Add as many ODT files as you like; they are converted one after another and you can download them individually or together as a ZIP.
Does it work on iPhone, Android and Mac?
Yes. The converter works in any modern browser, including Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox, on Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows, macOS and Linux. No app is needed.
What is the difference between ODT and TXT?
ODT (OpenDocument Text) is a open-standard editable document best suited to LibreOffice users, open-source workflows and long-term archiving of editable documents. TXT (Plain Text) is a plain text file best suited to notes, copying text into other apps, data processing and maximum compatibility.
Is there a file size limit?
There is no upload limit, because nothing is uploaded. The practical limit is your device's memory: files of a few hundred megabytes work on most computers, and phones handle smaller files comfortably.
ODT ko TXT kaise kare?
Is page par "Choose files" dabaiye, apni ODT file chuniye aur "Convert to TXT" par click kijiye. TXT file turant download ho jaati hai. Ye bilkul free hai, sign-up nahi chahiye, aur aapki file kisi server par upload nahi hoti.
ODT vs TXT: format comparison
| ODT | TXT | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | OpenDocument Text | Plain Text |
| Type | Open-standard editable document | Plain text file |
| Created by | OASIS, 2005 (ISO/IEC 26300) | Universal (UTF-8 encoding) |
| Compression | ZIP-compressed XML | None |
| File extension | .odt | .txt |
| MIME type | application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.text | text/plain |
| Best for | LibreOffice users, open-source workflows and long-term archiving of editable documents | Notes, copying text into other apps, data processing and maximum compatibility |
| Opens in | LibreOffice Writer, OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, Google Docs and Collabora | Notepad, TextEdit, VS Code, every phone and every programming language |
What is a ODT file?
ODT is the OpenDocument text format, an ISO standard used by LibreOffice and OpenOffice. Many governments prefer it for official records because it is open, royalty-free and not tied to one vendor.
What is a TXT file?
A TXT file contains only characters: no fonts, colours or images. Plain text is the most durable and portable format there is, readable by every device, and it is ideal for notes, code, data cleaning and feeding text to other tools.
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