Convert a PDF into an RTF file that opens in almost any word processor, including WordPad, TextEdit, Word and LibreOffice. Your file is processed in your browser and never uploaded to our server.
- Free to use
- No sign-up needed
- Works on phone and desktop
How it works
- Choose your PDF.
- Choose whether each PDF page should start on a new page.
- Press Convert to RTF and download the file.
When to use RTF
- You need a file that opens in older or basic word processors.
- You want simple formatting (headings, bold, lists and tables) without Word-specific features.
- For modern apps, PDF to Word is usually the better choice.
Frequently asked questions
What’s kept in the RTF file?
Text, headings, bold and italic, bullet and numbered lists, and simple tables.
Are images included?
No. RTF output contains the text and its formatting only.
Does it work with scanned PDFs?
Run scanned PDFs through PDF OCR first so there’s text to convert.
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