Online converter

Mathcad to ODT converter

The converter reads the XML structure of .xmcd and .xmcdz files, maps every formula to a LibreOffice Math object (ODF), and returns an .odt file compatible with LibreOffice Writer and OpenOffice. ODT follows the ODF ISO/IEC 26300 standard — the file opens without content loss on any platform running LibreOffice. Paragraph styles and table formatting transfer as closely as possible to the source .xmcd. No Mathcad installation required: conversion runs server-side in 3–5 seconds. Ideal for engineers and students working on Linux or macOS without access to Microsoft Word. The source file is deleted immediately after processing; the result is available for 5 minutes.

How it works

  1. 1
    Upload your Mathcad file

    Drag a .xmcd or .xmcdz file (up to 50 MB) onto the upload zone. Files are encrypted in transit.

  2. 2
    Select ODT as the output format

    In the format selector choose "ODT" and click Convert. The server writes ODF formula objects — typically 3–5 seconds.

  3. 3
    Download .odt and open in LibreOffice

    The file is available for 5 minutes. Open in LibreOffice Writer — formulas are editable via the built-in Math editor.

Frequently asked questions

Are formulas editable in LibreOffice Math after conversion?

Yes. The converter writes formulas as embedded ODF LibreOffice Math objects. Double-click a formula in LibreOffice Writer — the Math editor opens, letting you modify the expression directly.

Are ODT styles compatible with LibreOffice Writer?

Yes. The document uses standard named ODF styles (Text Body, Heading 1, etc.) that LibreOffice Writer recognizes without additional templates. Page style, margins, and line spacing are taken from the converter session defaults.

Do I need Mathcad 15 installed?

No. Conversion is fully server-side. You only need a browser and a .xmcd or .xmcdz file.

What if I have a legacy .mcd from Mathcad 11–14?

The binary .mcd format has no public spec; the Web API returns HTTP 415. Open the file in Mathcad 15 and re-save as .xmcd, then convert to ODT here.

Is the ODT output compliant with the ODF specification?

Yes. The converter generates .odt conforming to ODF 1.3 (ISO/IEC 26300). The file passes basic ODF tool validation and opens in LibreOffice, OpenOffice, and Google Docs (with conversion).