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Convert PDF to RTF

Convert a PDF to RTF so you can reuse its content. It works with PDFs that contain text; for scanned pages use the OCR tool.

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

How to convert PDF to RTF

  1. Add your PDF files

    Drag one or more PDF 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. A PDF has no “real” paragraphs, just text placed on the page: complex multi-column layouts may need a few touch-ups.

PDF and RTF compared

Source format

PDF

PDF (Portable Document Format)

The format for documents to send, sign and archive: it looks the same on every device and can hold text, images and many pages in one file. It’s what public offices, schools, banks and online portals ask for.

Best for
Documents, forms, scans, collections of photos to send as a single file.
Limits
Editing its content is awkward: to work on it, convert it to Word.
Type
laid-out document
Editable
with dedicated software
Compatibility
universal
Extensions
.pdf
Since
1993
All about the PDF 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 PDF and RTF

Does it work with scanned PDFs?

A scan is an image with no text: in that case use the OCR tool, which recognises the text and saves it as Word, TXT or a searchable PDF.

Are my PDF files uploaded to a server?

No. The conversion from PDF 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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