RTF Converter

Convert RTF (Rich Text Format document) files online, for free, with nothing to install.

RTF (Rich Text Format) is a plain text format with formatting codes. Almost every word processor reads it, which made it the usual way to exchange formatted text; it has no real support for modern features. RTF files can be saved as PDF, DOCX, DOC, ODT, TXT, MD, HTML, EPUB, MOBI, AZW3, LRF, OEB, PDB, JPG, PNG, on our server.

What is an RTF file?

RTF – Rich Text Format document. RTF (Rich Text Format) is a plain text format with formatting codes. Almost every word processor reads it, which made it the usual way to exchange formatted text; it has no real support for modern features.

How to convert an RTF file

  1. Click Select File, or drop your .rtf files anywhere on this page.
  2. Pick the format you want next to each file, for example PDF.
  3. Click Convert, then Download when it's done.

RTF at a glance

RTF
LayoutFlowing text
EditableYes
Created byMicrosoft, 1987
Best forExchanging formatted text between different programs

Frequently asked questions

What is an RTF file?

RTF (Rich Text Format) is a plain text format with formatting codes. Almost every word processor reads it, which made it the usual way to exchange formatted text; it has no real support for modern features.

How do I open an RTF file?

Almost every word processor opens RTF files, including Word, LibreOffice, WordPad and TextEdit. To read it anywhere, convert it to PDF here.

Is converting RTF files free?

Yes. Everyone gets 25 free credits a day, with no account needed. Conversions on our server use one credit per started minute of work, so most cost a single credit. Credits reset at midnight UTC.

Are my RTF files uploaded anywhere?

This conversion runs on our server, because reading an RTF file needs LibreOffice, which does not run in a browser. Your file is sent over an encrypted connection, and both it and the result are deleted 72 hours after the conversion. The server has no internet access while it works on your file.

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