Convert STW to FODT

The STW file extension stands for StarOffice Document Template. Developed by Sun Microsystems (later acquired by Oracle Corporation), it was used in the StarOffice suite to create document templates with consistent layouts and formatting. These templates facilitated uniformity across various documents like letters and reports. With the advent of Apache OpenOffice, the ODT (OpenDocument Text) format replaced STW, but STW files remain compatible with older versions of StarOffice and OpenOffice.

The FODT file extension stands for OpenDocument Flat XML Document, primarily used for text documents. These files contain plain XML text, which makes them more accessible for version control and easier to integrate with software systems. OpenDocument, initially developed by OASIS in 2005, provides an open standard for office documents, ensuring compatibility and interoperability across various applications. FODT files, a subset of this standard, offer a simplified and flexible format for document exchange and storage, enhancing collaboration and consistency in document management within professional IT environments.