Convert ODT to PDF Online
Need to turn a ODT file into PDF? ODT is the word-processing document of the OpenDocument Format, an open, vendor-neutral standard ratified by OASIS and published as an ISO/IEC standard. It is the native format of LibreOffice Writer and Apache OpenOffice Writer and is also readable by Microsoft Word and Google Docs. Like other modern office formats it is a ZIP package of XML, but its openness means no single company controls the specification. This makes ODT a common choice for government and archival use where open standards are required. PDF is the universal document format - It preserves layout, fonts and images exactly across every device. Turning a PDF page into an image gives you a thumbnail or a shareable picture you can drop into a slide, chat or webpage. Converting from ODT to PDF bridges the two: you keep the picture, but in a format that fits where you are taking it.
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Up to 16 MB
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Why convert ODT to PDF?
Rendering an ODT first page to an image lets you share a preview with people who may not use LibreOffice, sidestepping any layout differences between editors.
| ODT | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | a word-processing document | Document |
| Compression | Document | Mixed |
| Transparency | No | No |
| Animation | No | No |
What to expect converting ODT to PDF
File size is broadly comparable; the main gain is PDF's compatibility and fit for the job.
img.now keeps the full resolution when writing the PDF.
Use PDF when you need sharing fixed-layout documents (rasterise a page to use it as an image).
Keep ODT when you still need sharing a document page as an image or thumbnail.
About ODT and PDF
ODT
ODT is the word-processing document of the OpenDocument Format, an open, vendor-neutral standard ratified by OASIS and published as an ISO/IEC standard. It is the native format of LibreOffice Writer and Apache OpenOffice Writer and is also readable by Microsoft Word and Google Docs. Like other modern office formats it is a ZIP package of XML, but its openness means no single company controls the specification. This makes ODT a common choice for government and archival use where open standards are required.
- Preserves the page layout and typography
- Turns a document page into a shareable image
- Native to LibreOffice / OpenDocument
PDF is the universal document format - It preserves layout, fonts and images exactly across every device. Turning a PDF page into an image gives you a thumbnail or a shareable picture you can drop into a slide, chat or webpage.
- Looks identical everywhere
- One file, many pages
- Universal viewer support
Convert ODT to PDF in three steps
Upload your ODT
Drop in a ODT file from your device, up to 16 MB. ODT files are read automatically.
We convert it to PDF
img.now re-encodes your image as PDF at full resolution on our servers - No quality lost to resizing.
Download the PDF
Grab the result instantly. It is also saved to your files so you can come back to it.
Do more with your PDF
Once it is converted, keep editing in the same workspace.
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ODT to PDF - Questions
What is a ODT file?
Why convert ODT to PDF instead of keeping ODT?
Will I lose quality converting ODT to PDF?
Do I need LibreOffice installed to convert an ODT?
Why is ODT considered an open standard?
Is converting ODT to PDF free?
Will the quality drop when I convert ODT to PDF?
Do you keep my files?
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