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PICON files are small and convert to ODT in seconds. The cloud-based engine handles the transformation quickly so you can download right away.

How to convert PICON to ODT

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose odt or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your odt file right afterwards

About formats

PICON (Personal Icon) is a small-format image type used in the X Window System ecosystem, developed by Steve Kinzler at Indiana University around 1990 as part of the picons (personal icons) database project. Picons are small, typically 48x48 pixel, color images used as visual identifiers for people, organizations, domains, and Usenet newsgroups in Unix mail readers, news readers, and other communication tools. The picon format is essentially an XPM (X PixMap) image stored with specific naming conventions and directory structures that allow software to look up the appropriate icon based on email address, domain name, or newsgroup name. The picons database organized thousands of these small images in a hierarchical directory structure keyed by domain name components (e.g., faces/com/example/user.xpm), enabling mail clients like exmstrstrstr and faces to automatically display a sender's photo or organizational logo alongside their messages. The system predated the modern concept of contact photos and avatars by more than a decade. One advantage is the system's pioneering role in visual identity for electronic communication: picons introduced the idea that email and Usenet messages should display a visual representation of the sender — a concept that eventually became standard in every modern email client, messaging app, and social media platform. The XPM-based format ensures that picons are displayable on any system with X Window libraries. Picon images are supported by ImageMagick, GIMP, and X Window display utilities, and the historical picons database remains archived online at Indiana University.
Developer: Steve Kinzler
Initial release: 1990
ODT (OpenDocument Text) is the word processing format defined by the OpenDocument Format (ODF) standard, developed by the OASIS technical committee and first published as ODF 1.0 on May 1, 2005, later adopted as international standard ISO/IEC 26300. An ODT file is a ZIP archive containing XML documents that describe text content, formatting styles, metadata, and settings using a vendor-neutral, royalty-free specification. The document body resides in content.xml with styling rules in styles.xml, while embedded images, fonts, and other resources are stored alongside in the package. The format supports rich word processing features including paragraph and character styles, tables, footnotes, tracked changes, table of contents generation, bibliography management, mail merge fields, and embedded vector and raster graphics. ODT serves as the native format for LibreOffice Writer, Apache OpenOffice Writer, and Calligra Words, and can be imported by Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and other commercial tools. One advantage is vendor independence — ODT is governed by an open standard rather than a single company, ensuring long-term document accessibility free from proprietary lock-in. This makes ODT particularly important for government agencies, educational institutions, and organizations with archival mandates. The XML-based architecture provides another strength, enabling programmatic document generation and processing using standard tools in any programming language.
Developer: OASIS
Initial release: May 1, 2005

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the reason to convert PICON to ODT?

PICON images have limited reach. Placing them in an ODT (open-standard word processing format) ensures they can be opened by virtually anyone.

What programs open ODT files?

Open ODT using LibreOffice Writer, Google Docs, Microsoft Word. Cross-platform support means you can access these files on virtually any system.

How long does PICON to ODT conversion take?

Most PICON to ODT conversions complete within a few seconds. The lightweight nature of PICON images means fast processing times.

Does converting PICON to ODT affect quality?

Your image content stays intact during conversion. Any differences depend on ODT characteristics — such as color depth or compression method.

Is my PICON file safe when converting online?

Yes — Convertio deletes uploaded files right after conversion. Converted files are removed from servers within 24 hours for complete privacy.

Can I convert multiple PICON files to ODT at once?

Yes — upload several PICON files in one session and Convertio processes them all into ODT simultaneously, saving you time.