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Convert ODD to BMP — Free Online Converter

Convert One Document Does-it-all (.odd) to Bitmap Image (.bmp) online for free. Fast, secure document conversion with no watermarks or registration....

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Upload your .odd file by dragging it into the upload area or clicking to browse.

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Choose your output settings. The default settings work great for most files.

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About ODD to BMP Conversion

Converting ODD (OpenDocument Drawing) files to BMP rasterizes vector drawings created in LibreOffice Draw into uncompressed bitmap images. ODD files contain structured vector graphics — shapes, connectors, text frames, embedded images, and layered drawing elements — stored in the ODF (OpenDocument Format) specification. BMP output flattens this layered vector content into a single pixel grid that any image viewer or application can display without requiring LibreOffice or any ODF-compatible software.

This conversion serves situations where the visual content of a drawing needs to reach systems or audiences that cannot process ODF documents. Industrial displays, legacy image processing pipelines, and embedded systems that accept only raw bitmap input can receive ODD drawing content through BMP conversion. The uncompressed nature of BMP guarantees zero compression artifacts in the rasterized output.

Why Convert ODD to BMP?

ODD files require LibreOffice Draw or another ODF-compliant application to render correctly. Many recipients — clients, vendors, non-technical stakeholders — do not have these applications installed. BMP provides the most basic, universally viewable raster format, readable by every operating system's built-in image viewer and by applications dating back to the early 1990s.

BMP is also the required input format for certain specialized systems. Machine vision pipelines, CNC engraving machines, and laboratory instrument displays that accept only uncompressed bitmap data can receive ODD drawing content through this conversion. The raw pixel data in BMP requires no decompression step, which matters for resource-constrained embedded processors.

Common Use Cases

  • Export LibreOffice Draw diagrams as universally viewable BMP images for non-technical stakeholders
  • Feed ODD technical drawings to industrial systems that require uncompressed bitmap input
  • Create rasterized snapshots of ODD vector layouts for inclusion in legacy documentation systems
  • Provide ODD diagram content to embedded display hardware that only supports BMP format
  • Generate bitmap reference images from ODD source drawings for visual comparison and QA workflows

How It Works

LibreOffice processes the ODD file, rendering all drawing elements — vector shapes, connectors, text frames, gradients, shadows, and embedded images — onto a raster canvas at the specified DPI. The rendered output is written as a Windows DIB (Device Independent Bitmap) at 24 bits per pixel with no compression (BI_RGB). File size is predictable: width x height x 3 bytes plus headers. At 300 DPI, an A4-sized ODD drawing produces approximately 25 MB of BMP data.

Quality & Performance

BMP applies zero compression, so the rasterized output is pixel-perfect — no artifacts, no color shifting, no quality degradation from the format itself. Quality depends on the chosen DPI: 72-96 DPI for screen viewing, 150 DPI for general print, 300 DPI for professional print. Vector elements like text and lines render with crisp anti-aliased edges at sufficient resolution. Gradients and shadows from the ODD source render smoothly at high DPI.

LIBREOFFICE EngineModerateLossless

Device Compatibility

DeviceODDBMP
Windows PCPartialNative
macOSPartialPartial
iPhone/iPadPartialPartial
AndroidPartialPartial
LinuxPartialPartial
Web BrowserNoNo

Tips for Best Results

  • 1Use 300 DPI for print-quality rasterization of ODD drawings with fine detail and small text
  • 2Consider PNG instead of BMP for the same lossless quality at 60-80% smaller file sizes
  • 3Flatten all layers in LibreOffice Draw before conversion if you want a specific layer ordering in the BMP output
  • 4Install the same fonts on the conversion server that your ODD drawings use to ensure accurate text rendering
  • 5For very large ODD drawings, lower the DPI to avoid multi-gigabyte BMP files

ODD to BMP converts LibreOffice Draw vector drawings into universally viewable uncompressed images, delivering zero-artifact rasterized output for legacy systems, industrial hardware, and maximum-compatibility scenarios.

Frequently Asked Questions

BMP stores raw uncompressed pixels. An A4 drawing at 300 DPI produces roughly 25 MB. For smaller files with identical lossless quality, convert to PNG instead.
72-96 DPI for screen display, 150 DPI for general-purpose printing, 300 DPI for high-quality print output. Higher DPI produces larger files but sharper rendering of vector elements.
Yes, provided the fonts used in the drawing are available on the conversion server. If fonts are missing, LibreOffice substitutes similar fonts, which may affect text spacing.
No. Standard BMP does not support alpha transparency. Transparent regions in the ODD drawing are composited against a white background.
Yes. Upload all ODD files and they will be processed individually, each producing a corresponding BMP output file.

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