PDF to ODT
Turn a PDF into an editable ODT document for LibreOffice Writer and other office suites. Free, no registration.
Drag a PDF here or select a file to convert to ODT.
Online PDF to ODT Converter
ODT (OpenDocument Text) is the open standard for text documents used natively by LibreOffice Writer and Apache OpenOffice and supported by many other editors. Upload a PDF and our converter turns it into an ODT file, so you can edit the text in your office suite without Microsoft Word. It is a handy choice for schools, public bodies and teams that rely on free and open-source software. The layout is reproduced approximately: text is placed in text frames, complex columns and tables may shift, and non-embedded fonts are substituted. Scanned PDFs need OCR.
When to Convert PDF to ODT
- Working in LibreOffice or OpenOffice — edit the document in the native format of your free office suite.
- Open-standard requirements — deliver documents in ODF when an organisation or tender requires it.
- Recovering a lost source file — get an editable version when only the PDF is left.
- Long-term archiving — keep an editable copy in an open ISO format that does not depend on one vendor.
Benefits of Our PDF to ODT Converter
- Open format — ODT is an ISO standard that is not tied to a single vendor.
- Nothing to install — conversion runs on our server, you only need a browser.
- Free, no sign-up — no accounts, no subscriptions and no watermarks.
- Privacy — uploaded and converted files are deleted automatically within 48 hours.
How to Convert PDF to ODT
- Upload a PDF to the upload area on the page.
- Click Convert to ODT — processing runs in the background.
- Download the finished ODT file from the link when the task completes.
- Open it in LibreOffice Writer or another editor and review the layout.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I convert PDF to ODT online?
- Upload a PDF, click Convert to ODT and wait for background processing to finish. Then download the file from the link. No registration needed.
- Is it free?
- Yes. The PDF to ODT converter is free, requires no registration and adds no watermarks.
- Will the layout be preserved?
- Approximately. The text becomes editable, but it is placed in text frames, complex columns and tables may shift, and fonts that are not embedded in the PDF are substituted. Simple text documents usually look close to the original.
- What about scanned PDFs?
- The converter does not recognize text in images, so a scan becomes an ODT with pictures. To extract text from scans, use our PDF Reader with OCR (beta).
- Are my files deleted?
- Yes. Files are used only for conversion and are deleted from the server automatically within 48 hours.
- What is the maximum file size?
- Up to 100 MB per upload. Compress or split a large document first if needed.
- Which programs open ODT files?
- LibreOffice Writer, Apache OpenOffice, Microsoft Word 2010 and later, Google Docs, WPS Office and other ODF-compatible editors.
- Can I convert PDF to ODT on my phone?
- Yes. The page works in a mobile browser: pick a PDF on your phone and download the ODT from the link.