RunConvert

ODT to TEX Converter

Convert ODT to TEX online for free. Fast, secure, and high-quality conversion with no sign-up or software required.

Free to useNo file stored beyond 1 hourEncrypted over TLS 1.2/1.3No watermarks

How it works

Three steps to your converted file

Everything happens in your browser tab - upload, pick a format, download. The heavy lifting runs on our servers.

01

Upload your file

Drag and drop, click to browse, or paste a URL. Batches take up to 20 files at once - 230+ input formats across video, audio, image, document, and archive types.

02

Choose an output format

Pick from over a hundred output formats. Filter by category or search by name - every option is open to everyone, no account needed.

03

Convert & download

Hit Convert and grab your download link moments later. Originals are erased when the job completes; results are cleared within about an hour.

What is an ODT file?

ODT is the text document format of the OpenDocument standard (ISO/IEC 26300), maintained by the OASIS consortium. It employs an XML-based architecture where the document's content, styles, settings, and metadata are stored in separate XML files (e.g., content.xml, styles.xml) and compressed into a single ZIP container. It serves as the default native format for the LibreOffice and Apache OpenOffice suites.

How to open an ODT file

The file opens natively in LibreOffice Writer and Apache OpenOffice Writer on Linux, Windows, and macOS. Microsoft Word (2010 and later) and Google Docs also possess built-in import filters to read and edit ODT files, though minor formatting discrepancies may occur during conversion.

ODT Technical Info

Full Name
OpenDocument Text
Developed By
OASIS / Sun Microsystems
Initial Release
2005
MIME Type
application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.text

What is a TEX file?

A TEX file is a plain text source document containing typesetting code written in the TeX language, developed by Donald Knuth. It consists of unformatted text combined with program macros and commands (starting with a backslash) that define the document's structure, mathematical notation, and layout. Used primarily in academia and scientific research, TEX files are not WYSIWYG; they must be compiled by a typesetting engine (such as pdfTeX or XeTeX) to produce a rendered output document, typically a PDF or DVI file.

How to open a TEX file

Since TEX files are plain text, they can be opened with any text editor (Notepad, Vim), but specialised LaTeX editors are required to compile and preview the document. TeXworks, TeXShop (macOS), and TeXstudio are popular desktop environments that include syntax highlighting and compiler integration. For a cloud-based solution that avoids local installation, Overleaf is the industry-standard browser-based editor.

TEX Technical Info

Full Name
TeX Source Document
Developed By
Donald Knuth
Initial Release
1978
MIME Type
application/x-tex

Why RunConvert

The fastest way to convert any file

Purpose-built for speed, privacy, and breadth of format support.

Convert ODT to TEX in seconds

Every ODT to TEX conversion runs on our servers, so your device stays fast and the output quality stays intact.

Fast, cloud-powered

No queue, no waiting. Files are processed on high-performance servers and returned in seconds, even for large files.

Secure & private

Encrypted in transit and never shared with anyone. Uploads are erased the moment your job completes, and results shortly after.

Free - no account needed

Convert without creating an account - no credit card, no trial clock. Sign in only if you want history and higher daily limits.

Developer API

Convert ODT to TEX via API

Automate ODT to TEX conversions in three steps: create a job, upload your file, then poll for the result.

# 1. Create job
curl -X POST https://api.runconvert.com/v3/jobs \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "tag": "odt-to-tex",
    "tasks": {
      "upload-file": {
        "operation": "import/upload"
      },
      "convert": {
        "operation": "convert",
        "input": "upload-file",
        "output_format": "tex"
      },
      "export-result": {
        "operation": "export/url",
        "input": "convert"
      }
    }
  }'

# 2. Upload your file (use upload_url from the response)
curl -X PUT "$UPLOAD_URL" --upload-file input.odt

# 3. Poll for result
curl https://api.runconvert.com/v3/jobs/$JOB_ID?include=tasks \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your RunConvert API key. Get your free API key at runconvert.com/api.