Translate ODT documents

Translate reports, guidance notes, and forms saved from Microsoft Word for organizations that publish or exchange ODT documents, and get editable ODT files back with their structure preserved and layout fitted as closely as the translation allows.

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ODT translation overview

For public bodies, their suppliers, and education teams that exchange OpenDocument text, qlot translates each .odt file saved from Word as its own document and returns an editable ODT file. Choose from more than 200 source and target languages, translate one file into several languages at once, and apply a glossary for your terminology.

qlot converts the ODT to a Word document, translates it with its Word document translation, and converts it back to ODT. Paragraphs, headings, lists, tables, images, and text boxes keep their place and styles, while text size and spacing adjust to fit the pages as closely as the translation allows. Body text, headers, and footers are translated; pictures stay as they are, and text inside them is not translated.

Both conversions are checked for text loss, and the returned file is checked for ODT validity before delivery. A failed job is not charged, including when the final ODT cannot be produced. On PRO and TEAM, a translation quality report is available from the dashboard; its checks use the translated Word version, as stated in the report.

Editable ODT output

Get a separate .odt file for each target language, named after the original and editable in Word.

Document structure preserved

Keep paragraphs, headings, lists, tables, images, and text boxes in place with their styles preserved.

Several target languages

Choose from more than 200 source and target languages and translate one document into several languages at once.

Glossary support

Apply a glossary to guide the terminology in your ODT translation.

Checked before delivery

Both conversions are checked for text loss, and the final file is checked for ODT validity before delivery.

Translation in minutes

A typical document is translated in minutes, depending on its length and the language pair.

Translate your ODT document in three simple steps

1

Upload your ODT document

Select or drag in an .odt file saved from Word.

2

Choose your languages

Select the source language and one or more target languages, apply a glossary if needed, and start translating.

3

Download your translated ODT

Download a separate editable .odt file for each target language; paid plans translate the whole document.

What stays intact

Body text and headingsParagraphs and headings are translated while their structure and styles are preserved.
Lists and tablesList text and table text are translated; their structure, placement, and styles are preserved.
Text boxesText is translated inside text boxes, with their placement and styles preserved.
Headers and footersHeader and footer text is translated; the first-page exception is described in the requirements row.
PicturesPictures stay in place and are kept as they are; text inside pictures is not translated.
Layout fittingText size and spacing adjust to fit the document’s pages as closely as the translation allows.
ODT outputEach target language returns a separate editable .odt file, named after the original; the file is checked for ODT validity before delivery.
File requirements and refusalsOnly .odt files saved from Microsoft Word are accepted. Files not saved from Word, or with a different header or footer on the first page, are declined before any charge: save the document as a Word document (.docx) in Word and translate that. Empty files and files that cannot be opened because they are damaged or password-protected are also declined before any charge.

Keep your terminology consistent

Add your team's terms once and qlot applies them across your ODT documents, from product names to legal phrasing.

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Frequently asked questions

Find answers to common questions about translating ODT documents with qlot.

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01Which ODT files can I translate?

qlot accepts .odt files saved from Microsoft Word. Files not saved from Word are declined before any charge. Save the document as a Word document (.docx) in Word and translate that instead; qlot translates Word documents directly.

02Will my translated document still be an ODT, and will the layout stay?

Yes. Each target language comes back as a separate editable .odt file, named after the original. Paragraphs, headings, lists, tables, images, and text boxes retain their placement and styles. Text size and spacing are adjusted to fit the pages as closely as the translation allows.

qlot converts the ODT to a Word document, translates it, and converts it back to ODT. Both conversions are checked for text loss, and the returned file is checked for ODT validity. If the job fails, including when the final ODT cannot be produced, nothing is charged.

03Why was my ODT file declined?

ODT files not saved from Word and files whose first page has its own header or footer are declined before any charge. For either case, save the document as a Word document (.docx) in Word and translate that instead.

Empty files and files that cannot be opened because they are damaged or password-protected are also declined before any charge. Only .odt files are accepted on this page.

04Does ODT translation include headers, footers, tables, and text boxes?

Yes. qlot translates body paragraphs and headings, lists, table text, text boxes, headers, and footers. Pictures are kept as they are, and text inside a picture is not translated.

An ODT whose first page has a different header or footer is declined before any charge. Save the document as a Word document (.docx) in Word and translate that instead.

05How is ODT translation billed, and can I use the Preview plan?

Credits are measured before the job runs from the text selected for translation in the body, headers, footers, tables, and text boxes. The pricing page’s credit guide can measure your file before translation. A failed job is not charged.

More than 200 source and target languages are available, and glossaries apply. Paid plans translate the whole document. The Preview plan shows the first 5 translated pages with a watermark; see the pricing page for Preview limits.

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Translate within the tools your team already uses

Use qlot with the messaging, collaboration, and cloud storage tools you already rely on. New integrations are rolling out to bring translated ODT files directly into your existing workflow.

Webhooks and REST APIREST API and webhook access are available on request for teams that want to automate ODT document translation.
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Need to convert your files?

Convert ODT files into the formats your workflow needs, before or after translation.

ODF → TXTPull plain text from an OpenDocument fileODF → WordEdit OpenDocument files in Microsoft WordODF → JPGSave OpenDocument pages as standard imagesODF → PDFShare OpenDocument files in a fixed formatODF → PNGCreate sharp images from OpenDocument pages

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