RTF (Rich Text Format) is a document format developed by Microsoft that supports text formatting like bold, italic, fonts, and colors. It's created by applications like WordPad, TextEdit, and older versions of Microsoft Word. Unlike plain text, RTF preserves styling across different word processors.

Will fonts and formatting be preserved?

Yes. The converter renders the RTF file using LibreOffice, which supports all standard RTF formatting features including fonts, text styles, tables, bullet lists, and embedded images. The resulting PDF faithfully reproduces the original document.

Is there a file size limit for RTF files?

Files up to 100 MB are supported. Most RTF documents are well under this limit, so conversion is typically fast. Just a few seconds.

RTF to PDF

Convert RTF (Rich Text Format) files to PDF quickly and easily.

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What is RTF to PDF?

Convert RTF (Rich Text Format) files to PDF online for free. Upload any .rtf document and receive a professionally formatted PDF that preserves all text styling, tables, images, and layout. RTF files are widely created by WordPad, TextEdit, and older word processors. This tool converts them into universally readable PDFs.

Why use this tool?

Preserves all rich formatting: bold, italic, underline, fonts, colors, tables, and embedded images. The output is a standard PDF compatible with every viewer on every platform. Server-side conversion powered by LibreOffice ensures high-fidelity rendering. No software installation required. Just upload and download.

Common use cases

Use when you receive an RTF document that needs to be shared as a PDF, when converting legacy documents from older word processors into a modern format, when preparing RTF-based reports or correspondence for archiving, or when you need a print-ready version of an RTF file.

How to use RTF to PDF

1Upload your RTF file by clicking "Choose File" or drag and drop
2The file is sent to the server for conversion
3Wait a few seconds while the RTF is rendered to PDF
4Download your converted PDF file

Frequently asked questions

What is an RTF file?: RTF (Rich Text Format) is a document format developed by Microsoft that supports text formatting like bold, italic, fonts, and colors. It's created by applications like WordPad, TextEdit, and older versions of Microsoft Word. Unlike plain text, RTF preserves styling across different word processors.
Will fonts and formatting be preserved?: Yes. The converter renders the RTF file using LibreOffice, which supports all standard RTF formatting features including fonts, text styles, tables, bullet lists, and embedded images. The resulting PDF faithfully reproduces the original document.
Is there a file size limit for RTF files?: Files up to 100 MB are supported. Most RTF documents are well under this limit, so conversion is typically fast. Just a few seconds.

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