PDF to ODT
Convert PDF files to editable OpenDocument text.
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Files are encrypted in transit and deleted after 2 hours. You can delete them sooner.
To convert a PDF to ODT, add the PDF and select Convert; you get an OpenDocument text file you can edit in LibreOffice or OpenOffice Writer.
How to convert a PDF to ODT in 3 steps
- 1
Choose your PDF, or drop it anywhere on the page.
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Pick Editable text, or Scanned (OCR) if the PDF is a scan.
- 3
Select Convert to Word and download your ODT file.
What can PDF to ODT do?
- Text, tables and images become editable Word content.
- Keep layout stays close to the page. Text flow gives a simpler document that is easier to edit.
- Scanned PDFs are recognized first in over 100 languages.
- Output as DOCX or OpenDocument ODT, for all pages or a page range.
- Right-to-left text such as Arabic and Hebrew keeps its direction.
How do I convert a PDF to ODT?
To convert a PDF to ODT, add the PDF, choose Editable text or Scanned (OCR) and select Convert to Word; the download is an OpenDocument text file for LibreOffice or OpenOffice Writer. Keep layout stays close to the original page, while Text flow only gives a simpler document that is easier to edit. You can convert all pages or a page range.
When is ODT better than DOCX?
ODT is an open, ISO-standardised format, so it suits LibreOffice users, organisations that require open formats and documents you want to keep editing without Microsoft Office. For Microsoft Word, use PDF to Word; to turn the edited file back into a PDF, use ODT to PDF.
Frequently asked questions
Can I open the ODT file in LibreOffice Writer?
Yes. ODT is the OpenDocument Text format that LibreOffice Writer and OpenOffice Writer use by default, and Microsoft Word can open it too.
Why does the button say Convert to Word?
PDF to ODT uses the same converter as PDF to Word. On this page the format is set to OpenDocument (.odt), so you get an ODT file.
Can I convert a scanned PDF to ODT?
Yes. Choose Scanned (OCR) and the document languages; the text is recognised first, then converted.
How accurate is PDF to ODT?
Simple documents convert very well. Complex layouts, many columns or unusual fonts may need touch-ups in Writer; if the result is messy, try Text flow only.
Is it free to convert PDF to ODT?
Yes. You can convert without an account within the file size, page and daily task limits shown on the page, and a free account raises them.
Are my PDFs deleted after conversion?
Yes. They are deleted from our servers automatically after 2 hours, and you can delete them straight away from the result screen. Files are encrypted in transit.
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Last updated 23 October 2026