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3. RTF to ODT

{
  "convert": "rtf-odt",
  "multiple": true,
  "from": "rtf",
  "to": "odt",
  "controls": [
    {
      "type": "checkbox",
      "name": "preserve_formatting",
      "label": "Preserve Formatting",
      "defaultValue": true,
      "desc": "Attempts to retain original fonts, colors, spacing, and paragraph styles from the RTF document."
    },
    {
      "type": "checkbox",
      "name": "embed_fonts",
      "label": "Embed Fonts (if supported)",
      "defaultValue": false,
      "desc": "Embeds fonts into the ODT file for consistent appearance across systems. This increases file size."
    },
    {
      "type": "dropdown",
      "name": "image_compression",
      "label": "Image Compression",
      "options": [
        {
          "label": "None (retain original)",
          "value": "none"
        },
        {
          "label": "Low (small file size)",
          "value": "low"
        },
        {
          "label": "Medium (balanced)",
          "value": "medium"
        },
        {
          "label": "High (better quality)",
          "value": "high"
        }
      ],
      "defaultValue": "medium",
      "desc": "Sets compression level for embedded images. Higher compression lowers image quality but reduces file size."
    },
    {
      "type": "checkbox",
      "name": "remove_comments",
      "label": "Remove Comments",
      "defaultValue": false,
      "desc": "Deletes all comments from the document during conversion."
    },
    {
      "type": "checkbox",
      "name": "track_changes",
      "label": "Preserve Track Changes",
      "defaultValue": true,
      "desc": "Keeps change-tracking markup during conversion."
    },
    {
      "type": "checkbox",
      "name": "password_protect",
      "label": "Password Protect Output",
      "defaultValue": false,
      "desc": "Applies a password to the resulting ODT file. You will be prompted for the password if enabled."
    },
    {
      "type": "text",
      "name": "metadata_author",
      "label": "Author Metadata",
      "optional": true,
      "placeholder": "e.g., Jane Smith",
      "desc": "Sets the 'Author' field in the ODT's metadata."
    },
    {
      "type": "checkbox",
      "name": "remove_personal_info",
      "label": "Remove Personal Information",
      "defaultValue": false,
      "desc": "Strips author name, company name, and other personal metadata from the output."
    }
  ],
  "note": "RTF (Rich Text Format) is a legacy text document format designed for broad compatibility but with limited styling and layout capabilities compared to modern formats. When converting RTF to ODT, basic formatting such as fonts, colors, and paragraph styles is usually preserved, but advanced page layouts, custom styles, and certain embedded objects may not transfer perfectly due to RTF’s simpler structure. ODT offers better style management, advanced formatting, and improved interoperability for long-term editing.",
  "type": "document",
  "operation": "convert"
}