Convert PDF to RTF online in seconds — free, with no sign-up. RTF is lossless and ideal for simple formatted text that opens in almost any editor. Your files are encrypted and deleted automatically after 24 hours.
Portable Document Format — A universal format that locks layout, fonts and images exactly as designed.
How to convert PDF to RTF
- 1Upload your PDF file
Click “Choose a file” or drag and drop your PDF file onto the page — no sign-up or email needed.
- 2Convert to RTF
RTF is already selected as the output. Open Options to fine-tune quality if you like, then click Convert.
- 3Download your RTF file
Your RTF file is ready in seconds — click Download to save it. Files are automatically deleted after 24 hours.
PDF vs RTF
| RTF | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Portable Document Format | Rich Text Format |
| Type | Document | Document |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Best for | sharing and printing documents that must look identical everywhere | simple formatted text that opens in almost any editor |
Frequently asked questions
Does converting PDF to RTF lose quality?
Converting PDF to RTF preserves your text, images and most formatting. Very complex elements — macros, live formulas or unusual fonts — may not carry over perfectly, but the content stays intact.
What's the difference between PDF and RTF?
Portable Document Format (PDF) is lossless and best for sharing and printing documents that must look identical everywhere. Rich Text Format (RTF) is lossless and best for simple formatted text that opens in almost any editor. Convert PDF to RTF when you need a document for simple formatted text that opens in almost any editor.
Is the PDF to RTF converter free?
Yes — converting PDF to RTF is completely free. There's no watermark, no sign-up and no email required, and you can convert as many files as you like.
Are my PDF files private and secure?
Yes. Your uploads are encrypted in transit, processed privately, and automatically deleted within 24 hours. We never share, sell or look at your files.
Can I convert PDF to RTF on iPhone, Android, Mac or Windows?
Yes. The converter runs entirely in your browser, so it works on any device — iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Windows or Linux — with nothing to download or install.
How long does it take to convert PDF to RTF?
Most files convert in a few seconds. Larger files take a little longer, and your upload speed is usually the limiting factor. There's no queue and no waiting for an email.
What else can I convert PDF files to?
Besides RTF, you can convert PDF to DOCX, JPG, MARKDOWN, MD, ODT, PNG and more — see the full list of PDF conversions below.
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Last updated July 2026