Convert rich text documents (RTF) online for free
The converter easily converts your RTF documents to various formats - free and online. No Microsoft Word or or other Text software needed.
The converter also works in reverse, so you can convert other "Formatted Text Document" formats to RTF without using software like Microsoft Word or a similar tool.
The .RTF file extension stands for Rich Text Format document, a proprietary specification developed by Microsoft Corporation. It is a cross-platform document format used to store text, basic formatting (such as bold, italics, and custom fonts), and embedded images. You can natively open these files using Microsoft Word, Apple Pages, or free alternatives like LibreOffice. You can learn more about its history on Wikipedia.
While widely supported across nearly every operating system, the .RTF format has severe disadvantages today. The biggest problem is file size. Because .RTF relies on raw ASCII text to encode both the formatting and embedded images without using ZIP compression, documents with graphics inflate to massive sizes. Furthermore, .RTF lacks modern capabilities like complex revision tracking, password encryption, and advanced layout controls.
To overcome these limits, you must convert the file. For everyday editing and to drastically reduce file size, convert to DOCX or ODT. If you need to lock the layout for printing or professional email sharing, convert to PDF or .PDF/A for archiving. For simple web use without formatting baggage, convert to plain TXT. Drag and drop your file here to analyze and convert it - free, online, and without installing software.
Use Convert.Guru to open and convert your RTF file.
Users also converted RDF, RTFD, RFT, ETF, RIF, TRF, RTD, RTL, TXT, NOTEPAD, RRT, RFD and RPT files.
If you want to convert RTF file to JPG or PAGES, you can use Microsoft Word or similar software from the "Cross-Platform Document Storage" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….
To convert ASC, TODO, NFO, MEMO, README, NOTE or LOG files to RTF, try Microsoft Word or another comparable tool in the "Cross-Platform Document Storage" category.
The history of Convert.Guru began over 25 years ago in California with Tom Simondi’s file-format database. A former contributor to Space Shuttle development and a software pioneer of the 1980s, Simondi established a trusted resource for file type analysis that was even referenced by Microsoft Windows XP. Today, we use modern technology to process and convert thousands of file formats while continually improving our RTF converter.