RTF – Rich Text Format
RTF is a cross-platform text format that keeps basic formatting such as bold, fonts and lists. It can be opened by most word processors.
More RTF conversionsDrop your RTF files here
or click to choose RTF files · up to 95MB each
How to convert RTF to PDF
- Choose your files. Click Select File or drag your RTF files into the upload box. You can add many at once.
- Pick the settings. PDF is already selected as the output format. The conversion starts as soon as a file is added.
- Download. Each file appears in the list when it is ready. Download them one by one, or all together with Download all.
Why convert RTF to PDF?
RTF is a simple document format that WordPad, TextEdit and old programs create. PDF is better for sending and printing, because it looks the same everywhere and cannot be edited by accident.
When to keep the RTF
Keep the RTF if you need to edit the text again; the PDF is the version to send, print or upload to a portal.
Tips for the best result
- Bold, italics, fonts, colours and simple tables are kept.
- The PDF uses the page size set in the RTF, usually A4 or Letter.
- Text in the PDF stays searchable.
Common problems and fixes
- A font is replaced.
- Fonts that are not available on our server are replaced with similar ones.
- Images are missing.
- Some programs store images in RTF in old formats that cannot be read. Insert the images again as PNG or JPG in your editor.
PDF – Portable Document Format
PDF is the standard format for documents that must look the same on every device. It preserves layout, fonts and images, but is difficult to edit.
More PDF conversionsConverting RTF to PDF
- Layout fidelity depends on the fonts installed on the server.
Also available as Word to PDF Converter, which accepts DOCX, DOC, ODT, RTF, DOTX, DOT, DOCM files.
Frequently asked questions
What is an RTF file?
Rich Text Format, a simple document format that almost every word processor can open and save.
Can I convert RTF to Word instead?
Yes, use RTF to DOCX for an editable Word document.
How do I convert RTF to PDF?
Click Select File or drop your RTF file onto the upload box. The converted PDF appears in the list below with a download button. You can add many files at once and download them together as a ZIP.
Is it really free?
Yes. There is no sign-up and no watermark. To keep the service available for everyone there is a 95MB limit per file and a cap on how many files one connection can process in a short period.
Are my files stored?
Your upload is used only to make the converted file. Images are processed in memory; other files are written to a private temporary folder that is deleted as soon as the conversion finishes. Nothing is kept after the result has been sent back.
Will quality drop?
For images, a little, by design: the image is re-encoded at the Quality you choose (default 75%). Audio and video are re-encoded with high-quality settings; documents keep their text and layout as far as the target format allows. Converting never restores detail that is already missing from the original.
How this works: your file is uploaded over HTTPS and converted on this server with open-source engines (libvips for images, FFmpeg for audio and video, LibreOffice and Pandoc for documents, Calibre for ebooks, Ghostscript and Inkscape for PDF and vector files). Images are processed in memory; other files use a private temporary folder that is deleted as soon as the conversion finishes.