Configuration Overview¶
This page is a landing hub for configuring JODConverter components. Use it to quickly navigate to the right manager or converter and discover key options.
What do you want to configure?¶
- Office Managers (how office processes are run and managed)
- LocalOfficeManager — start and manage local LibreOffice/AOO processes.
- ExternalOfficeManager — connect to an already-running local process you manage externally.
- RemoteOfficeManager — connect to a remote LibreOffice Online/Collabora server.
- Document Converters (how to execute conversions)
- LocalConverter — convert using a local OfficeManager (UNO).
- RemoteConverter — convert via a remote HTTP API (LOOL/Collabora).
Quick matrix¶
| Component | Where it runs | Typical use case | Key page |
|---|---|---|---|
| LocalOfficeManager | Local machine (headless) | Server/service with LibreOffice/AOO installed | LocalOfficeManager |
| ExternalOfficeManager | Local, started externally | You control soffice lifecycle outside the JVM | ExternalOfficeManager |
| RemoteOfficeManager | Remote (HTTP/WebSocket) | Use LibreOffice Online/Collabora remotely | RemoteOfficeManager |
| LocalConverter | Local UNO | In‑process conversions via local office | LocalConverter |
| RemoteConverter | Remote HTTP | Call a remote conversion service | RemoteConverter |
Tips¶
- Start with Office Managers to decide how and where office processes will run.
- Then pick the matching Converter (LocalConverter with Local/External managers; RemoteConverter with RemoteOfficeManager).
- For global defaults and format handling, see Getting Started → Document Format Registry.
Related¶
- Getting Started: Office Managers
- Getting Started: Document Converters
- Getting Started: Document Format Registry