odt2txt

odt2txt is a simple command-line utility whose sole purpose is to create plain text documents (TXT format) from ODT files, supported by OpenOffice. But it integrates a few other options as well.

While most users prefer working with graphical user interfaces, as it gives them a clear idea on how to carry out a task, some of them would rather deal with command-line utilities, since a few inputted lines in the console lets them accomplish a job in no time.

odt2txt is no different from any other such tool. It's important to keep in mind that it does not require installation, so you can basically run it from any location on the hard drive, as well as save it to a USB flash disk or other similar device, in order to run it on any workstation with minimum effort.

Another important aspect is that the Windows Registry is not updated with new entries, and leftover files are not kept on the hard disk after removal.

In order to process ODT files, they must be placed in the same location as odt2txt. The straightforward method to carry out a task is to specify an output file name. Unfortunately, you do not have the possibility of changing the target folder, as all converted items are saved to the same location as the tool.

As far as conversion options are concerned, you can print raw XML, set the encoding mode, wrap text lines, substitute some characters, as well as enable force mode and view version and copyright information. Although odt2txt is pretty easy to work it, its advanced settings mainly cater to power users who know the technical aspects behind them.

odt2txt is light on the system resources, using a minimal quantity of CPU and system memory. It finishes a conversion job rapidly and without errors, delivering quality results. We have not come across any problems in our evaluation. On the down side, odt2txt has not been updated for a very long time.