To convert ZABW to RTF, select or drop your .zabw file above, check that RTF is chosen as the output, and click Convert. This conversion runs on our server, and your files are deleted 72 hours later.
What is a ZABW file?
ZABW – Compressed AbiWord document. ZABW is an AbiWord document compressed with gzip: the same as an ABW, in a smaller file.
ZABW Converter →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.
RTF Converter →How to convert ZABW to RTF
- Click Select File, or drop your .zabw files anywhere on this page. You can add several at once.
- Check that RTF is chosen as the output format. On this page it is picked for you.
- Click Convert. When a file has to go to our server, the button says Upload and convert instead.
- Click Download next to each file when it's done.
ZABW vs RTF: how they compare
| ZABW | RTF | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | Flowing text | Flowing text |
| Editable | Yes | Yes |
| Created by | AbiSource, 1998 | Microsoft, 1987 |
| Best for | Documents written in AbiWord | Exchanging formatted text between different programs |
Good to know
- The ZABW file is opened by LibreOffice. Fonts it does not have are replaced, so line and page breaks can differ a little from the program that made the file.
- ZABW is read by LibreOffice's import filter for it; very complex formatting can be simplified.
- The RTF is made so that word processors can edit it.
Frequently asked questions
Is converting ZABW to RTF 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 ZABW files uploaded anywhere?
This conversion runs on our server, because reading a ZABW 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.
How large can the ZABW file be?
Up to 1 GB per file. This conversion runs on our server, which accepts files up to that size.
Will the RTF look the same as the ZABW?
The text and structure are kept: headings, lists, tables, bold and italic. Exact page layout, fonts and spacing may differ, because RTF is flowing text, not fixed pages.
Can I convert several ZABW files at once?
Yes. Add as many files as you like; they are converted one after another, and each one gets its own Download button.
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