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Convert HTML to RTF

Go from HTML to RTF keeping headings, bold text, lists, links, tables and images. RTF is a good fit for exchanging formatted text with very different or older programs.

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

How to convert HTML to RTF

  1. Add your HTML files

    Drag one or more HTML 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.

HTML and RTF compared

Source format

HTML

HyperText Markup Language

The language of web pages: headings, paragraphs, links, tables and images described with tags. An HTML document opens in any browser, even offline.

Best for
Publishing text on the web, formatted emails, documents to read in the browser.
Limits
It isn’t designed for print: the layout depends on the window.
Type
web page
Editable
with a text editor
Compatibility
every browser
Extensions
.html .htm .xhtml
Since
1993
All about the HTML 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 HTML and RTF

Are the images in the document kept?

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

Are my HTML files uploaded to a server?

No. The conversion from HTML 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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