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Convert CSV to ODS
CSV is plain text: no formatting, formulas or multiple sheets, and accented characters can break in Excel. ODS is the open-standard spreadsheet format of LibreOffice and OpenOffice.
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- Batch conversion
Why convert CSV to ODS?
To convert CSV files to ODS, drop them on the counter above.
Most files convert in seconds: no queue, no email address, and the ODS result saves straight to your computer or phone.
How to convert CSV to ODS
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Add your CSV files
Drag your CSV files onto the counter or pick them with Choose files. You can add several at once.
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Conversion starts by itself
Each file is converted to ODS and its row is stamped CONVERTED.
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Download your ODS file
Get the file with Download. With several files you can download them all as one ZIP.
CSV vs ODS
| Property | CSV | ODS |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Comma-Separated Values | OpenDocument Spreadsheet |
| Type | Spreadsheet | Spreadsheet |
| Multiple sheets | No | Yes |
| Plain text | Yes | No |
| Created by | RFC 4180 | OASIS |
| Year | — | 2005 |
| Extensions | .csv | .ods |
| MIME | text/csv | application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.spreadsheet |
About the formats
CSV
Comma-Separated Values
CSV stores each table row as a line of text, with cells separated by commas or semicolons. Nearly every program and database can import and export it.
ODS
OpenDocument Spreadsheet
ODS is the open-standard spreadsheet format of LibreOffice Calc and OpenOffice. Many public bodies prefer it because it is an open format.
Frequently asked questions
Is converting CSV to ODS free?
Yes, completely free. No account, no daily limit, no watermark and no queue.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. It works on iPhone, iPad and Android, with no app to install.
Is there a file size limit?
There is no size limit set by us. Files of hundreds of MB convert too; very large files take longer and are handled more comfortably on a computer than on a phone.
Other conversions
| Family | Give | → | Get | What you gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODS | CSV | imports into any system | ||
| CSV | XLSX | formulas and many sheets | ||
| CSV | JSON | API-ready data | ||
| CSV | TSV | tab-separated table | ||
| CSV | looks the same everywhere | |||
| CSV | XML | for enterprise integrations | ||
| CSV | XLS | old Excel and ERP systems | ||
| CSV | HTML | opens in any browser | ||
| XLSX | ODS | LibreOffice’s open format · Excel sheets carried over | ||
| XLS | ODS | LibreOffice’s open format · old Excel file read |