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Convert RTF to ODT

Go from RTF to ODT keeping headings, bold text, lists, links, tables and images. ODT is a good fit for editable documents in an open format, public offices.

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

How to convert RTF to ODT

  1. Add your RTF files

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

  2. Choose ODT and the options

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

  3. Convert and download

    Press “Convert to ODT”. 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.

RTF and ODT compared

Source 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

Target format

ODT

OpenDocument Text

The open, ISO-standard format for text documents, native to LibreOffice. Many public administrations adopt it so as not to depend on a single vendor.

Best for
Editable documents in an open format, public offices.
Limits
People who only use Word sometimes see small layout differences.
Type
text document
Editable
yes
Programs
LibreOffice, OpenOffice, Word, Google Docs
Extensions
.odt
Since
2005
All about the ODT format

Questions about RTF and ODT

Are the images in the document kept?

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

Are my RTF files uploaded to a server?

No. The conversion from RTF to ODT 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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