Convert ODT to FODT
| 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 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.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "ODT") to another (referred to as "FODT"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, ODT 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 ODT to format FODT becomes essential.
So, how can we perform ODT to FODT 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 ODT and transforming it into format FODT. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of ODT to FODT converters.
Conversion from ODT to FODT
How to convert the ODT file to FODT?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of ODT to FODT. 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 ODT file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file ODT, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the ODT file to the application
- Select the output format of the FODT file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file FODT on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted FODT file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the ODT format:
Other conversions
to the FODT format:
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.