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SUN to ODT Converter

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Conversion happens entirely on Convertio's servers. Your device stays responsive while SUN data is transformed into ODT in the cloud.

Zero Install

Run the entire SUN to ODT conversion in your web browser. No downloads, plugins, or system requirements beyond an internet connection.

Rapid Conversion

Processing SUN to ODT is swift — most conversions finish in moments, so you spend less time waiting and more time working.

How to convert SUN 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

SUN is a raster image format associated with Sun Microsystems workstations, encompassing both the Sun Raster format (.ras) and the Sun Icon format used for window system icons and cursors on SunOS and Solaris systems. Sun Raster files, identifiable by their 0x59a66a95 magic number, store bitmap images in 1-bit monochrome, 8-bit indexed color, 24-bit BGR, or 32-bit XBGR modes, with optional run-length encoding compression and a 32-byte header. The Sun Icon subset is a simpler text-based format used for small monochrome bitmaps — window icons, cursor images, and toolbar graphics — stored as C-language data arrays that could be directly compiled into X Window and SunView applications. These icon files begin with a comment block specifying width, height, and optionally hot spot coordinates (for cursor images), followed by hexadecimal pixel values in a format readable by both the C compiler and the iconedit tool. Sun workstations running SunOS and later Solaris were foundational platforms for Unix computing, networking, and the early internet, and the SUN image formats were integral to their graphical environments. One advantage is the format's dual text/binary nature: Sun Icons are valid C source code that can be #included directly into applications, a practical approach to resource embedding that predates modern asset management systems. The Sun Raster variant's simplicity provides another strength — the 32-byte header and straightforward encoding make it one of the easiest binary image formats to parse. SUN format files are supported by ImageMagick, GIMP, XnView, and Unix image viewing tools.
Developer: Sun Microsystems
Initial release: 1982
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 SUN to ODT?

Very few modern applications recognize SUN files. ODT conversion ensures your image works seamlessly on any platform or device.

What programs open ODT files?

ODT files can be opened in LibreOffice Writer, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, and any OpenDocument-compatible application.

Does the converter handle batch SUN uploads?

Absolutely. You can upload multiple SUN sources simultaneously and convert all of them to ODT in one go — no need to repeat the process.

How long does SUN to ODT conversion take?

Most conversions finish within seconds. Processing time depends on your data size and server load, but results are typically ready almost instantly.

Is my SUN data safe during conversion?

Yes — uploaded data is processed securely and deleted immediately after conversion. Output files are removed from servers within 24 hours.

Does this work on Mac and Linux?

Convertio is entirely browser-based, so it works on macOS, Linux, Windows, and even mobile platforms without any software installation.