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Convert DOCX to RTF

Convert DOCX documents to RTF without opening Word or LibreOffice. The structure of the text is preserved and the file stays on your device.

Drop your files hereor (DOCX and over 40 other formats). You can also paste an image.No upload: everything happens on your device

How to convert DOCX to RTF

  1. Add your DOCX files

    Drag one or more DOCX files onto the dashed area, or tap it to pick them from your device.

  2. Choose RTF and the options

    RTF is already selected; the options hold the settings that matter for this conversion.

  3. Convert and download

    Press “Convert to RTF”. When it’s done, download the files one by one or all together in a ZIP archive.

Good to know. Fonts, colours and very elaborate layouts are simplified: the structure (headings, lists, tables) is what’s preserved.

DOCX and RTF compared

Source format

DOCX

Microsoft Word document (Office Open XML)

Word’s format since Office 2007: a ZIP archive with text, styles and images in XML. It’s the de facto standard for exchanging editable documents at work and at school.

Best for
Letters, reports, theses, documents edited by several people.
Limits
The layout can shift slightly from one program to another.
Type
text document
Editable
yes
Programs
Word, LibreOffice, Google Docs, Pages
Extensions
.docx
Since
2007
All about the DOCX format

Target format

RTF

Rich Text Format

An old Microsoft format that describes text, bold, tables and images with text commands. Precisely because it’s simple, almost every program opens it, from WordPad to TextEdit.

Best for
Exchanging formatted text with very different or older programs.
Limits
It doesn’t handle complex layouts well; files with images are heavy.
Type
formatted text
Editable
yes
Programs
almost every text editor
Extensions
.rtf
Since
1987
All about the RTF format

Questions about DOCX and RTF

Are the images in the document kept?

Yes, images embedded in the DOCX are copied into the RTF.

Are my DOCX files uploaded to a server?

No. The conversion from DOCX to RTF happens entirely in your browser, using your device’s computing power. Files aren’t sent or stored anywhere: when you close the page they’re gone from memory too.

How many files can I convert at once?

Up to 100 files at a time. There’s no fixed size limit: it depends on your device’s memory. On smartphones it’s best to work in smaller batches with heavy files such as videos.

Does it work on iPhone and Android?

Yes, with up-to-date Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Samsung Internet. On phones, converted files end up in the Downloads folder or the Files app.

Do I need an internet connection?

Only to open the page (and, the first time, to download the components needed for that type of file). After that the conversion keeps working even if the connection drops.

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