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RTF to PDF

Convert Rich Text Format files to clean, paginated PDF instantly. Text and structure extracted in your browser — nothing sent to any server.

Drop your RTF file here

.RTF only

Rich Text Format — compatible with Word, WordPad, LibreOffice and Apple Pages

Microsoft WordWordPadLibreOfficeApple PagesGoogle Docs

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Full RTF Support

Handles RTF from Word, WordPad, LibreOffice and Pages. Unicode, hex-escaped and ASCII characters all decoded correctly.

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Flexible Layout

Choose A4 or Letter, portrait or landscape orientation, font size, and line spacing — all before generating your PDF.

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100% Private

RTF parsing and PDF creation both run entirely in your browser using pdf-lib — no file is ever sent to any server.

What is an RTF to PDF converter?

An RTF to PDF converter takes a Rich Text Format (.rtf) document and produces a PDF file that can be opened by anyone, anywhere, without requiring a word processor. RTF is one of the oldest and most widely supported document formats — it preserves basic formatting like bold, italic, fonts, and simple tables — and converting it to PDF locks in that appearance permanently.

RTF files are still generated by many older business systems, legal software, and court management systems. Converting them to PDF is the standard way to make these documents permanently viewable, printable, and submittable to modern systems that expect PDF input.

Practical examples

Common ways people use this tool in real documents and day-to-day workflows.

Legal teams & law firms

Convert RTF documents exported from court management and case management systems into PDF for filing, sharing, and archiving.

Businesses with legacy systems

Convert RTF output from older CRM, ERP, or billing systems into PDF for professional client-facing documents.

Writers & editors

Convert RTF manuscripts and drafts into PDF for submission to publishers, agents, or beta readers who prefer a fixed format.

Medical & clinical teams

Convert RTF reports from clinical software and dictation systems into PDF for electronic health records and referral letters.

How it works

Upload your RTF file

Select your .rtf (Rich Text Format) document. RTF files are compatible with virtually all word processors.

Convert to PDF

Click Convert. Text formatting, fonts, and embedded images are reproduced in the PDF.

Download the PDF

Your PDF is ready to download and share without needing any word processing software.

Frequently asked questions

What is an RTF file?+

RTF (Rich Text Format) is a document format developed by Microsoft that is supported by virtually all word processors including Word, Google Docs, and LibreOffice.

Is text formatting preserved?+

Yes. Bold, italic, underline, font sizes, paragraph styles, and basic table structures are all carried over to the PDF.

Can I convert large RTF files?+

Yes. There is no page or file size limit for RTF conversion.

Are images in the RTF file included in the PDF?+

Yes. Images embedded in the RTF file are extracted and placed in the PDF at their original positions.

Is my file kept private during conversion?+

Yes. Files are processed securely and deleted immediately after your PDF is ready.