PDF to RTF

Turn a PDF into a universal RTF document that opens in almost any text editor. No registration required.

Drag a PDF here or select a file to convert to RTF.

Online PDF to RTF Converter

RTF (Rich Text Format) is a universal text format that keeps basic formatting such as bold and italics, paragraphs, fonts and tables. It opens in WordPad, Microsoft Word, LibreOffice Writer, Apple Pages and TextEdit, plus many specialised programs. Upload a PDF and our converter turns it into RTF, so you can edit the text even on a computer without an office suite. The layout is reproduced approximately: text is placed in text frames, complex columns and tables may shift, and non-embedded fonts are substituted. Scanned pages without a text layer stay as images.

When to Convert PDF to RTF

  • No Microsoft Word — open and edit the text in built-in WordPad or TextEdit.
  • Legacy and specialised software — many accounting, legal and publishing systems import RTF.
  • Cross-platform sharing — RTF is understood equally well on Windows, macOS and Linux.
  • Templates and forms — turn a PDF form into an editable template you can reuse.

Benefits of Our PDF to RTF Converter

  • Maximum compatibility — RTF opens in almost any text editor on any operating system.
  • Formatting kept — unlike TXT, RTF keeps fonts, styles and paragraphs.
  • Free, no sign-up — no accounts, subscriptions or watermarks.
  • Privacy — uploaded and converted files are deleted within 48 hours.

How to Convert PDF to RTF

  1. Upload a PDF to the upload area on the page.
  2. Click Convert to RTF — processing runs in the background.
  3. Download the finished RTF file from the link.
  4. Open it in WordPad, Word or LibreOffice and check the result.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert PDF to RTF online?
Upload a PDF, click Convert to RTF and download the file from the link after background processing. No registration needed.
Is it free?
Yes, the converter is free, needs no registration and adds no watermarks.
What is the difference between RTF and DOCX?
RTF is older and simpler, but almost every editor, including WordPad, can open it. DOCX supports more Word features. If you work in Word, our PDF to Word converter is the better fit.
Will the layout be preserved?
Approximately. Text is placed in text frames, complex columns and tables may shift, and fonts not embedded in the PDF are substituted. Simple documents usually look close to the original.
Can I convert a scanned PDF?
The converter does not recognize text in images, so a scan becomes an RTF with pictures. Use our PDF Reader with OCR (beta) to recognize scans.
Are files deleted?
Yes. Uploaded and converted files are deleted from the server automatically within 48 hours.
What is the maximum PDF size?
Up to 100 MB per upload. Compress or split a large file beforehand.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes, in any mobile browser. On a smartphone you can open RTF in Google Docs, WPS Office or Pages.

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