File Extension | FODT |
Full Name | OpenDocument Flat XML Document Format |
FODT is a document file used by OpenOffice word processor. The file uses XML markup language. FODT replaces ODT format that uses ZIP archivization method.
File Extension | ODT |
Full Name | ODF Text Document Format |
The .odt file extension refers to files of the type OpenDocument Text documents. These are the opensource word processing documents created typically by the Writer software. The Odt documents are similar to word documents created by Microsoft word, they differ in the sense that it is open source and uses XML formatting for the file structure.
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "FODT") to another (referred to as "ODT"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, FODT 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 FODT to format ODT becomes essential.
So, how can we perform FODT to ODT 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 FODT and transforming it into format ODT. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of FODT to ODT converters.
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of FODT to ODT. 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 FODT file:
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.