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Effortless Process

Converting XPM to ODT takes just a few clicks — no technical knowledge required. Upload, choose your format, and download the result.

Lightning Fast

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

Any Device Works

Convert XPM to ODT from Windows, macOS, Linux, or mobile — the browser-based tool adapts to any screen size and operating system.

How to convert XPM 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

XPM (X PixMap) is a color image format for the X Window System, developed by Arnaud Le Hors at GROUPE BULL beginning in 1989 as the color successor to the monochrome XBM format. Like XBM, XPM files are valid C source code — each file defines the image as a static array of character strings, where the header strings specify width, height, number of colors, and characters per pixel, the color definition strings map character codes to color values (supporting X11 color names, hexadecimal RGB, and symbolic color types like 'background' and 'foreground'), and the pixel strings encode each row as a sequence of character codes that index the color palette. This ASCII art representation makes XPM images human-readable: one can often see the image content directly in the text of the source file. The format went through three revisions: XPM1 (1989, compatible with X10), XPM2 (simplified syntax), and XPM3 (1991, the current version with the static char* syntax and extended color specification). XPM was the standard format for X Window application icons, splash screens, pixmap buttons, and themed UI elements throughout the 1990s and 2000s. One advantage is the combined benefits of being a valid C source file and a color image: XPM files can be compiled into applications, edited in any text editor, processed by text tools, and version-controlled, while supporting up to 256 colors with transparency (using the 'None' color keyword). The X11 ecosystem's reliance on XPM ensures broad tool support. XPM files are handled by all X11 toolkits, ImageMagick, GIMP, and web browsers (legacy support).
Initial release: 1989
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 XPM to ODT?

ODT is an open-standard word processing format. Wrapping your XPM image in ODT makes it easier to distribute, print, and archive alongside text content.

Which software can view ODT files?

ODT files can be opened with LibreOffice Writer, Google Docs, Microsoft Word. Most of these are available across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Is XPM to ODT conversion free?

Yes — Convertio offers free XPM to ODT conversion. Premium options exist for users who need more capacity or faster processing speeds.

What exactly is the XPM format?

The XPM format is a color pixmap format for X Window System, rooted in X11/Linux desktops. Modern software rarely supports it natively, making conversion essential.

Are my uploaded files kept private?

Yes — your XPM files are deleted immediately after processing. The resulting ODT files are also removed from servers within 24 hours.

How long does XPM to ODT conversion take?

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