HTML vs ODT
A quick, plain-English comparison of the HTML and ODT file formats — and how to convert between them, free and in your browser.
| HTML | ODT | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | document | document |
| Extension | .html | .odt |
| MIME type | text/html | application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.text |
| Converts to | 15 formats | 15 formats |
| Direction here | read & write | read & write |
Convert between HTML and ODT
HTML vs ODT: frequently asked questions
What's the difference between HTML and ODT?
HyperText Markup Language web document. OpenDocument text document.
Should I use HTML or ODT?
Both are document formats — the right one depends on compatibility, quality and file size for your use. Whichever you have, you can convert it to the other below in seconds.
How do I convert HTML to ODT?
Open the HTML-to-ODT converter, drop your HTML file in, and download the ODT. We auto-detect the real format from the file's bytes, so a mislabeled file still works.