Convert SDW to ODS
How to convert SDW (StarOffice Writer) files to ODS spreadsheets using LibreOffice or OpenOffice.
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How to convert sdw to ods file
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Understanding SDW and ODS file formats
SDW is the file extension for StarOffice Writer documents, a word processing format used by the now-discontinued StarOffice suite. These files are similar to Microsoft Word documents but are not widely supported today. ODS stands for OpenDocument Spreadsheet, a format used by spreadsheet applications like LibreOffice Calc and Apache OpenOffice Calc. ODS is an open standard for spreadsheet data, supporting formulas, charts, and formatting.
Why convert SDW to ODS?
Converting SDW to ODS is useful when you need to transfer tabular or structured data from an old StarOffice Writer document into a modern spreadsheet application for further analysis, editing, or sharing.
How to convert SDW to ODS
Since SDW is a legacy format, direct conversion tools are rare. The best approach is to use LibreOffice or Apache OpenOffice, as both support SDW and ODS formats.
- Download and install LibreOffice from the official website.
- Open LibreOffice Writer.
- Go to File → Open and select your .sdw file.
- Copy the tabular data you want to convert.
- Open LibreOffice Calc and paste the data.
- Save the file by selecting File → Save As and choose ODS (.ods) as the file type.
If your SDW file contains only text, you may need to manually format the data into a table before saving as ODS.
Recommended software for SDW to ODS conversion
- LibreOffice (free, open-source, cross-platform)
- Apache OpenOffice (free, open-source, cross-platform)
Both applications offer the best compatibility for legacy StarOffice files and modern OpenDocument formats.
Online converters
Online file converters rarely support SDW due to its age and limited use. For best results, use desktop software like LibreOffice.
Note: This sdw to ods conversion record is incomplete, must be verified, and may contain inaccuracies. Please vote below whether you found this information helpful or not.
SDW vs ODS: format comparison
How the SDW and ODS formats compare on the properties that matter most for this conversion.
| Property | .SDW StarOffice Writer Document | .ODS OpenDocument Spreadsheet |
|---|---|---|
| Editable text | Limited | Limited |
| Fixed page layout | No | No |
| Text formatting | Extensive | Extensive |
| Images | Yes | Yes |
| Interactive elements | No | Limited |
| Password protection | Basic | Basic |
| Opens in a web browser | No | Partial |
| Typical file size | Medium | Medium |
| Open standard | No | Yes |
| Best used for | Editing and post-production | Data exchange |
| Introduced | — | 2005 |
| Developer | StarDivision / Sun Microsystems | OASIS |
| MIME type | application/vnd.stardivision.writer | application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.spreadsheet |