Free RTF Converter: No Sign-up, Files Never Uploaded
Change the format of RTF files for free, with no sign-up and no upload. The conversion happens in this tab, so your files never leave your computer or phone.
Rich Text Format (RTF) in short. Text with basic formatting, introduced by Microsoft in 1987. Opens in almost every word processor.
From RTF you can convert to PDF, DOCX, ODT, MD, HTML and TXT, and 3 more formats. These pairs run on code already in the page, with no extra engine to download. Document-style pairs keep text, headings, lists, tables and images, while complex layouts are simplified.
- Free
- No sign-up
- Never uploaded
- No watermark
Your files are converted on your device and never uploaded.
How to convert
- Add your RTF files by dragging them onto the converter or by using the file picker.
- Choose the format you want from the list of targets that fit your file.
- Open the options if you want to change quality or size, or keep the defaults.
- Press Convert and watch the progress shown for each file.
- Download each result, or take them all together as one ZIP when you converted several files.
Features
- Reads .rtf files and can also write them.
- Free, with no watermark added to the result.
- No sign-up and no login.
- Your files are never uploaded and never leave your device.
- Batch conversion with a ZIP download for several results.
- The input is recognised by its content, not only by its file name.
- 9 target formats to choose from.
Supported formats
| Format | Read | Write | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDF.pdf | Yes | Yes | Fixed-layout document format that looks the same on every device. |
| Word (DOCX).docx | Yes | Yes | The default Microsoft Word format since Word 2007. |
| OpenDocument Text (ODT).odt | Yes | Yes | The word-processing format of LibreOffice and OpenOffice. |
| Rich Text Format (RTF).rtf | Yes | Yes | Text with basic formatting, introduced by Microsoft in 1987. |
| Markdown.md | Yes | Yes | Plain text with light markup for headings, lists, links and emphasis. |
| HTML.html | Yes | Yes | The markup language of web pages. |
| Plain text (TXT).txt | Yes | Yes | Unformatted text with no styles, images or layout. |
| LaTeX (TEX).tex | Yes | Yes | Source file for the LaTeX typesetting system, widely used in maths and science. |
About the formats
About RTF
Text with basic formatting, introduced by Microsoft in 1987.
Opens in almost every word processor.
It does not support transparency.
What RTF can become
RTF to PDF keeps the content and simplifies layout. Complex layout such as columns and floating shapes is simplified.
RTF to DOCX keeps the content and simplifies layout. Headings, lists, tables, links and images are kept; complex layout is simplified.
RTF to ODT keeps the content and simplifies layout. Headings, lists, tables, links and images are kept; complex layout is simplified.
RTF to MD keeps the content and simplifies layout. Headings, lists, tables, links and images are kept; complex layout is simplified.
RTF to HTML keeps the content and simplifies layout. Headings, lists, tables, links and images are kept; complex layout is simplified.
RTF to TXT keeps the content and simplifies layout. Only the text is kept; formatting and images are dropped.
RTF to TEX keeps the content and simplifies layout. Headings, lists, tables, links and images are kept; complex layout is simplified.
RTF to EPUB keeps the content and simplifies layout. Content and headings are kept; page layout is replaced by reflowable text.
Privacy: how it works
- Your RTF files stay on your device. The page reads each file with the browser's file API, converts it with code running in the tab, and hands the result back as a download. No upload happens, so there is no copy of your file on our servers to protect, delete or leak.
- There is nothing to sign up for and no login. The converter does not ask for an email address, and it does not need to know who you are to do its job.
- You can check the claim yourself: open your browser developer tools, watch the Network tab while a file converts, and you will see no request that carries your file.
Tips
- Check the result before you share it: complex layouts such as columns and floating shapes are simplified.
- Keep the original document as the editable source.
- Use clean headings and real lists in the source file, since they carry over best.
- Scanned pages are pictures, so there is no text to extract from them.
Frequently asked questions
Is it really free?
Yes. There is no price, no trial, no credit card and no watermark added to your results. Ulkaa Tool does the conversion with your own device, so there is no server bill to pass on to you.
Are my files uploaded?
No. Your RTF files are read and converted inside your browser and are never sent to Ulkaa or to anyone else. The result is created on your device and you save it from there.
Do I need an account?
No. There is no sign-up and no login. Open the page, add your files and convert. An Ulkaa account is not needed for anything on this tool.
Is there a file size limit?
No limit is set by us. The real limit is your device: the conversion uses your own memory and processor, so very large files can be slow, and a very big batch may need to be split into smaller runs.
What can I convert RTF files to?
You can convert RTF to PDF, DOCX, ODT, MD, HTML, TXT, TEX, EPUB and FB2. Pick one on the converter and it applies to every file you add.
Can I convert other files to RTF?
Yes, where a source format supports it. Open the converter and look for RTF in the list of targets.
Can I convert many RTF files at once?
Yes. Add as many files as your device can handle. Each one is converted on its own and you can download them one by one or as a single ZIP.