Convert XAR Files to ODT in Java or Online XAR Converter

XAR to ODT Conversion in Java

Create ZipInputStream with input XAR file
Setup output directory where unzipped files will be stored
Loop through each file in input XAR file and extract to output directory
Temporary List to hold names of extracted files from unzipped folder
Get the list of all files (with full paths) from unzipped folder
Loop through each unzipped file and convert each file to ODT
Merge ODT files using GroupDocs.Merger API
Instantiate Merger with first input ODT document in temporary List
Loop through list of converted ODT documents starting from second file
Call Save method of Merger class instance to save merged ODT document

XAR to ODT Conversion API

To convert the contents of a XAR file into a single ODT, utilize the Aspose.ZIP, GroupDocs.Conversion, and GroupDocs.Merger APIs for Java. The accompanying code example allows conversions from various common archive formats, including ZIP and RAR.

The code example below outlines how to extract data from XAR files and merge it into a single ODT document, which will be saved at a specified location.

To get started, downloads the necessary assembly files or obtain the complete Conholdate.Total package directly from NuGet.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I start converting XAR to ODT using Conholdate.Total for Java?

The Conholdate.Total for Java platform lets you try out different ways to convert archive files. Developers have two main options - they can use ready-made examples from GroupDocs for a straightforward approach, or go with Aspose examples for more control. You can also use these examples to work on both the front and back end of a project, or build your XAR to ODT conversion feature from scratch using popular Java-supporting tools like Eclipse or Visual Studio Code.

Which Java APIs from Conholdate.Total are in the example code for converting XAR to ODT?

Conholdate.Total for Java brings together all the Java APIs from Aspose and GroupDocs. Although developers have various APIs to choose from for converting XAR to ODT, we chose to show easy-to-follow examples using GroupDocs.Conversion for Java in our code snippets.

Which file formats are supported by Conholdate.Total for Java?

Conholdate.Total for Java combines libraries from Aspose and GroupDocs, allowing Java programmers to work with many different file formats like Word, Excel, Visio, images and PDF in Java and J2SE apps. This means you can easily manipulate and manage these files in your Java projects.

What is XAR file format?

XAR (eXtensible ARchive) is an open source file format designed to compress and contain application data in a single file. Developed by Apple Inc., the format is primarily used for Mac OS X applications and is based on the TAR and GZip formats. XAR files are typically used to package Apple software applications, including the iLife suite of applications. XAR files are built with a variable length header that contains the file data. This header stores metadata about the file, including the name, size, type, and creation date. XAR files can also contain digital signatures for authentication and a checksum for integrity. XAR files are compressed using the DEFLATE algorithm and can also be encrypted for added security. The files can be opened by most compressed archive programs, including the built-in Mac OS X Archive Utility. The XAR format is also supported by many non-Mac programs, such as 7-Zip and WinZip.

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What is ODT file format?

The ODT (Open Document Text) file format is a widely used open standard format for storing documents. It is commonly associated with software packages like LibreOffice or OpenOffice. The ODT format is based on the XML paper specification (XPS), an XML-based document format developed by Microsoft.

ODT files are versatile and can store various types of documents, including text documents, spreadsheets, presentations, database files, and even multimedia elements such as images, audio, and video files. This flexibility makes it suitable for a wide range of purposes.

One of the key advantages of the ODT format is its portability and compatibility with different applications. Users can easily share ODT files across various platforms and software, ensuring seamless collaboration and accessibility.

Additionally, the ODT format offers user-friendly features, allowing for easy saving and opening of documents. Its robustness ensures the preservation of document integrity, as the data is stored in XML format, which is less prone to corruption.

Moreover, the ODT format excels at handling complex documents that contain embedded objects or hyperlinks, making it suitable for professional and technical use cases.

Convert XAR Files to ODT in Java