SXW File Converter
Online SXW File Converter - Instant Download!
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How to Use STAROFFICE Document Converter
Step 1 – Upload STAROFFICE Document file
Drag your .SXW file or use the browse button.
Step 2 – Choose Format
Select the desired output format from the dropdown list.
Step 3 – Download File
Click "Convert" and download your converted file once ready.
About STAROFFICE Document (.SXW)
SXW files are text documents created by StarOffice Writer, a word processing program that was once part of the StarOffice suite developed by Sun Microsystems. This format was widely used before the rise of OpenOffice and LibreOffice, serving as an alternative to Microsoft Word documents in the early 2000s.
Technical Details
An SXW file is essentially a compressed archive containing XML files that define the document's text, styles, and metadata. This format predates the OpenDocument standard (ODF), and its XML structure influenced the development of later document standards in open-source office suites.
Additional Information & Use Cases
SXW files store word processing content in an XML-based format, which helps keep the document's structure and formatting intact. Though now largely replaced by the more common ODT format, some legacy documents still use SXW, reflecting the evolution of open-source office software over time.