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PDF to ODT Converter

Convert a PDF to an ODT file online. ODT is the OpenDocument Text format used natively by LibreOffice Writer, Apache OpenOffice, and Google Docs. This tool extracts text from your PDF and packages it as a valid ODF 1.2 document. It is the best choice when you need to work with the extracted text in LibreOffice or any OpenDocument-compatible application. As with all browser-side converters, tables, images, and complex formatting are not reconstructed.

Quick answer: Upload a PDF, click Convert, and download an .odt file. Opens in LibreOffice Writer, Apache OpenOffice, and Google Docs.
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Maximum file size: 50 MB
This tool processes your files directly in your browser. Files are not uploaded to our servers.

How it works

  1. Upload PDF. Drag a PDF onto the dropzone or click to browse. Maximum 50 MB.
  2. Options. Choose whether to include page headings between pages.
  3. Convert. Click Convert to ODT. Text is extracted page by page.
  4. Download. Download the .odt file and open it in LibreOffice or Google Docs.

Common use cases

  • Edit extracted PDF text in LibreOffice Writer
  • Convert policy or report PDFs for use in OpenOffice
  • Import PDF content into Google Docs via ODT upload
  • Archive PDF text in an open, non-proprietary format

Options explained

Page separators insert a styled 'Page N' heading between pages. This makes it easy to navigate long documents in LibreOffice's Navigator. Disable them for a clean unbroken text flow.

Privacy

PDF to ODT runs in your browser. The ODT file is generated locally from your PDF without uploading any data. Your files stay on your device at all times.

This tool processes your files directly in your browser. Files are not uploaded to our servers.

Troubleshooting

  • Scanned PDFs have no extractable text — use OCR first.
  • Remove PDF password protection before converting.
  • If LibreOffice shows a validation warning, use File > Save As to re-save as ODT from inside LibreOffice.
  • Very large PDFs may take a moment — the extraction is done page by page.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert PDF to ODT?

Upload a PDF, click Convert to ODT, and open the downloaded file in LibreOffice Writer or Google Docs.

What is an ODT file?

ODT is an OpenDocument Text file. It is the native format for LibreOffice Writer and Apache OpenOffice, and is also supported by Google Docs and Microsoft Word.

Can I edit the ODT in Google Docs?

Yes. Upload the .odt file to Google Drive and open it with Google Docs. You can then edit and export as needed.

Is PDF to ODT free?

Yes. The converter is free for any file up to 50 MB.

Are my files uploaded?

No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser.

Why choose ODT instead of DOCX?

ODT is an open, vendor-neutral format. It is the best choice when you work primarily in LibreOffice or OpenOffice, or when you prefer to avoid proprietary file formats.

Definition: PDF to ODT means extracting text from a PDF and encoding it as an ODF 1.2 OpenDocument Text (.odt) file.

Technical notes: This tool runs in your browser using JavaScript. PDFCraft does not upload your files to a server for this tool.

Last updated: 2026-06-08

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