Convert ODC to SDC

Understanding ODC and SDC file formats

ODC files are OpenDocument Chart files, primarily used by LibreOffice and Apache OpenOffice to store chart data and visualizations. These files are part of the OpenDocument family, designed for interoperability and open standards.

SDC files are StarOffice Calc Spreadsheet files, an older spreadsheet format used by StarOffice and early versions of OpenOffice.org. SDC files store spreadsheet data, formulas, and formatting.

Why convert ODC to SDC?

Converting an ODC chart to an SDC spreadsheet may be necessary for compatibility with legacy software or to integrate chart data into older spreadsheet workflows.

How to convert ODC to SDC

Direct conversion from ODC (chart) to SDC (spreadsheet) is not natively supported by most office suites, as they serve different purposes. However, you can extract the data from the ODC file and import it into an SDC spreadsheet using LibreOffice or Apache OpenOffice:

1. Open the ODC file in LibreOffice Calc or OpenOffice Calc.
2. Copy the chart data or export the data table if available.
3. Create a new spreadsheet (File → New → Spreadsheet).
4. Paste the data into the new spreadsheet.
5. Save the file as SDC using File → Save As and selecting StarCalc 5.0 (*.sdc) as the file type.

Best software for ODC to SDC conversion

The most reliable software for this process is LibreOffice or Apache OpenOffice. Both support ODC and SDC formats and allow manual data transfer between chart and spreadsheet files.

Summary

While there is no one-click converter for ODC to SDC due to their different purposes, LibreOffice and Apache OpenOffice provide the necessary tools to extract chart data and save it in the SDC spreadsheet format.