ODT – OpenDocument Text
ODT is the open standard word-processing format used by LibreOffice and OpenOffice.
More ODT conversionsDrop your ODT files here
or click to choose ODT files · up to 95MB each
How to convert ODT to PDF
- Choose your files. Click Select File or drag your ODT files into the upload box. You can add many at once.
- Pick the settings. PDF is already selected as the output format. The conversion starts as soon as a file is added.
- Download. Each file appears in the list when it is ready. Download them one by one, or all together with Download all.
Why convert ODT to PDF?
PDF looks the same on every device and is what most job sites, schools and offices ask for. Converting your ODT to PDF makes sure the reader sees exactly the layout you made in LibreOffice.
When to keep the ODT
Keep the ODT to make further changes later: editing a PDF is much harder than editing the original document.
Tips for the best result
- Fonts are embedded in the PDF, so it looks the same everywhere.
- Links and the table of contents are kept as clickable links.
- Images keep good quality for printing.
Common problems and fixes
- A font looks different.
- If your document uses a font that is not available on our server, a similar one is used. Use common fonts, or export to PDF from LibreOffice itself for unusual fonts.
- The file will not convert.
- Password-protected documents cannot be opened. Remove the password first.
PDF – Portable Document Format
PDF is the standard format for documents that must look the same on every device. It preserves layout, fonts and images, but is difficult to edit.
More PDF conversionsConverting ODT to PDF
- Layout fidelity depends on the fonts installed on the server.
Also available as Word to PDF Converter, which accepts DOCX, DOC, ODT, RTF, DOTX, DOT, DOCM files.
Frequently asked questions
Can I convert an ODT to PDF without LibreOffice?
Yes. Upload it here; no software is needed on your computer or phone.
Is the PDF text searchable?
Yes. The text stays real text, so it can be searched and copied.
How do I convert ODT to PDF?
Click Select File or drop your ODT file onto the upload box. The converted PDF appears in the list below with a download button. You can add many files at once and download them together as a ZIP.
Is it really free?
Yes. There is no sign-up and no watermark. To keep the service available for everyone there is a 95MB limit per file and a cap on how many files one connection can process in a short period.
Are my files stored?
Your upload is used only to make the converted file. Images are processed in memory; other files are written to a private temporary folder that is deleted as soon as the conversion finishes. Nothing is kept after the result has been sent back.
Will quality drop?
For images, a little, by design: the image is re-encoded at the Quality you choose (default 75%). Audio and video are re-encoded with high-quality settings; documents keep their text and layout as far as the target format allows. Converting never restores detail that is already missing from the original.
How this works: your file is uploaded over HTTPS and converted on this server with open-source engines (libvips for images, FFmpeg for audio and video, LibreOffice and Pandoc for documents, Calibre for ebooks, Ghostscript and Inkscape for PDF and vector files). Images are processed in memory; other files use a private temporary folder that is deleted as soon as the conversion finishes.