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Published Jun. 30, 2025

How to enable conversions for document library files.

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Apsara Raheja

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Issue

How to download converted document through Liferay Document Media portlet while using OpenOffice?

Environment

  • Liferay DXP 7.4 
  • LibreOffice 7.1.6 
  • OpenOffice 4.1.11 

Resolution

  • Add the dl.file.entry.conversions.enabled=true property in the portal-ext.properties file and restart the server.
  • Post this change, convert option would be visible while downloading any document inside document and media portlet:
    • Open a sample file, say sample.xlsx
    • Click on the information ℹ️ button, and click on download
    • Result: A list of options are provided to download the files in given extensions.

Note: Given property is not used unless OpenOffice is enabled.

Additional Information

Portal Properties

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