How to convert HTML to ODT
To convert HTML to ODT, upload your HTML file, choose ODT as the output format and press Convert. The finished ODT file is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds, free, with no watermark and no sign-up. Your file is deleted from our server about 30 minutes after the conversion.
This free online converter turns HTML document files into ODT in your browser, with no software to install and no watermark. The conversion runs on our server using LibreOffice, pandoc and poppler, and the result is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds. Your HTML file is deleted automatically about 30 minutes after the conversion.
Reasons to switch from HTML to ODT
- Open, free standard
- No licence restrictions
- Supported by LibreOffice and Word
- Opens in: LibreOffice, OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, Google Docs and Pages
What to expect from this conversion
- Text, headings, lists, tables and images are carried over. Advanced features such as tracked changes, macros and complex page layouts may look slightly different.
HTML vs ODT
| Property | HTML | ODT |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | HyperText Markup Language | OpenDocument Text |
| Released | 1993, Tim Berners-Lee and the W3C | 2005, OASIS (ISO 26300) |
| Family | Document | Document |
| Opens in | every web browser and web editor | LibreOffice, OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, Google Docs and Pages |
| Best for | publishing documents on the web; email content | open-source and government workflows; LibreOffice users |
Steps to convert HTML to ODT
- Drop your HTML file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that ODT is selected as the target format and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then save the new ODT file to your device when it finishes.
Tips for the best result
- Keep the original file until you have checked the result.
- Use DOCX instead of DOC for new files.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert HTML to ODT?
Drop your HTML file on the converter, confirm that ODT is the target format and press Convert. When it finishes, press Save to device or download the ODT file. No account or software is needed.
Is the HTML to ODT converter free?
Yes. It is free, with no watermark, no sign-up and no limit on how many files you convert. The site is supported by ads.
What should I know before converting HTML to ODT?
Text, headings, lists, tables and images are carried over. Advanced features such as tracked changes, macros and complex page layouts may look slightly different.
Will formatting be kept when converting HTML to ODT?
Text, headings, lists, tables and images are carried over. Advanced features such as tracked changes, macros and complex page layouts may look slightly different.
Which programs open ODT files?
ODT files open in LibreOffice, OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, Google Docs and Pages.
How large a file can I convert?
Up to 100 MB per file. Files are deleted from the server about 30 minutes after conversion, and no one looks at them.