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Open Standard

ODT is vendor-neutral and free. Convert SK to ODT for documents that open in LibreOffice, Google Docs, and other free tools.

Web-Based

No office suite or Skencil needed. Upload your SK file in any browser and receive the ODT document instantly.

Cross-Platform

Run the SK to ODT converter from any device — Windows, Mac, Linux, or mobile. Any modern browser works.

How to convert SK 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

SK is the native file format of Skencil (originally named Sketch), a free vector graphics editor for Linux created by Bernhard Herzog, with the first public release on October 31, 1998. Skencil holds historical significance as one of the earliest full-featured vector drawing applications written almost entirely in Python, with only performance-critical rendering components implemented in C. The SK file format uses a text-based, Python-like syntax to describe document structure — pages, layers, groups, and individual graphic objects are represented as nested statements with parameters specifying coordinates, colors, line styles, and transformations. The format supports Bezier curves, rectangles, ellipses, text objects with font specifications, imported raster images, gradient and pattern fills, and hierarchical grouping with affine transforms. One advantage is human readability — SK files can be opened in any text editor, making it possible to inspect, modify, or generate artwork programmatically using simple scripts. The Python-native structure also provides a benefit for automation: since Skencil itself is a Python application, the file format integrates naturally with scripting workflows for batch processing and procedural graphic generation. While Skencil's development slowed after the mid-2000s, its SK format became the foundation for the sK1 project, which extended the format and continued active open-source vector graphics development. SK files remain convertible through sK1, UniConvertor, and other open-source tools.
Developer: Bernhard Herzog
Initial release: October 31, 1998
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

Why convert SK to ODT?

ODT is the open-standard document format. Converting SK to ODT embeds your Skencil artwork in a document compatible with free office suites.

What programs open ODT files?

LibreOffice Writer, OpenOffice Writer, Google Docs, and Microsoft Word (2007+) all support ODT documents.

Is ODT a free format?

Yes — ODT is part of the Open Document Format standard. It is vendor-neutral and supported by multiple free office applications.

Can I edit the document?

The ODT contains your SK artwork as embedded content. You can add text and formatting in any ODT-compatible editor.

Is this free at Convertio?

Convertio offers free SK to ODT conversion. Premium users benefit from higher upload limits and faster processing.

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