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Convert RTF to TXT

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

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 TXT

  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 TXT and the options

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

  3. Convert and download

    Press “Convert to TXT”. 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 TXT 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

TXT

Plain text

Just characters, no bold and no images. It’s the simplest and most durable format there is: it opens anywhere and weighs next to nothing.

Best for
Notes, copying text into other programs, long-term archiving.
Limits
It loses headings, lists, tables and images.
Type
unformatted text
Encoding
UTF-8 recommended
Compatibility
universal
Extensions
.txt .text
All about the TXT format

Questions about RTF and TXT

Are the images in the document kept?

Yes, images embedded in the RTF are copied into the TXT, except of course in plain text.

Are my RTF files uploaded to a server?

No. The conversion from RTF to TXT 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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