Extract text from compressed rich text documents (RT_)
To convert RT_ compressed documents to another format, you need FastReport or other Compressed software.
To convert other file formats to the "Compressed Rich Text" file type, you need software like FastReport or a similar tool.
The .rt_ file is generally a compressed version of a standard RTF (Rich Text Format) document. This extension has two distinct uses in the real world. First, it serves as an internal template or output file generated by FastReport, a specialized data reporting tool used by software developers. Second, it acts as a legacy compressed text file created by Microsoft using the outdated SZDD compression algorithm, most commonly found on older Windows installation CDs and floppy disks.
You cannot open an .rt_ file directly in modern word processors like Microsoft Word or Google Docs. The non-standard extension and the hidden compression layer prevent immediate viewing. To access the data, an SZDD compressed file must be extracted using legacy command-line tools (like expand.exe) or powerful archivers like 7-Zip. If it is a proprietary FastReport document, it usually requires the original reporting engine to properly map the database variables to the text layout.
The best target format for an .rt_ file is a standard RTF. Once the file is uncompressed or properly exported, you should convert it to DOCX or PDF for maximum compatibility. Standard online converters typically fail with .rt_ files because they do not support legacy SZDD extraction or proprietary database reporting structures.
Just drag and drop your file onto convert.guru to identify the format, view its internal structure, and convert it when possible. Our system inspects the file signature to determine if it is an archive or a reporting template, allowing you to bypass strict software limitations and extract readable text.
Convert.Guru analyzes your RT_ file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.
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If you want to convert RT_ file to ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, GZ, BZ2, XZ, LZMA, CAB, ACE, ARJ or LHA, you can use FastReport or similar software from the "Document Compression and Reporting" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….
To convert XXE, 7Z, Z, PAK, LHA, DEB, UUE, TAR, LZH, ZIP, PKG or RAR files to RT_, try FastReport or another comparable tool in the "Document Compression and Reporting" category.
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