Convert ODC to ODS

Understanding the odc and ods file formats

ODC (Office Data Connection) files are used by Microsoft Excel and other Office applications to store connection information for external data sources, such as databases or web queries. These files are XML-based and contain details like server names, database names, and authentication methods, but do not store actual spreadsheet data.

ODS (OpenDocument Spreadsheet) files are the standard spreadsheet format used by LibreOffice Calc, Apache OpenOffice Calc, and other office suites that support the OpenDocument standard. ODS files store actual spreadsheet data, including formulas, charts, and formatting.

Why convert odc to ods?

Converting an ODC file to ODS is not a direct data transformation, since ODC files do not contain spreadsheet data. However, if you want to use the data connection information from an ODC file to import data into an ODS spreadsheet, you can do so by establishing the connection in a spreadsheet application and then saving the resulting data as an ODS file.

How to convert odc to ods

1. Open LibreOffice Calc or Apache OpenOffice Calc.
2. Go to File → Open and select your ODC file. (If not directly supported, use Insert → Link to External Data and browse to your ODC file.)
3. Follow the prompts to establish the data connection and import the data into the spreadsheet.
4. Once the data is loaded, go to File → Save As and choose ODS as the file format.

Best software for odc to ods conversion

• LibreOffice Calc – Free, open-source, and supports external data connections and ODS format.
• Apache OpenOffice Calc – Another free option with similar capabilities.
• Microsoft Excel – Can open ODC files and export data, but saving directly to ODS requires additional steps or plugins.

Tips and considerations

• Remember, ODC files do not contain spreadsheet data, only connection info.
• After importing data, review and format it as needed before saving as ODS.
• If you encounter issues, check that your spreadsheet software supports the data source referenced in the ODC file.