PDF to RTF
Convert PDF files to RTF in seconds, for free. Nothing to install.
Files are deleted from the server automatically after 1 h.
Why convert PDF to RTF?
- Edit the text: a RTF file can be changed in Word or Google Docs, while a PDF is hard to edit.
- RTF opens in almost any text editor — from WordPad to LibreOffice — and keeps basic formatting.
You don't need to install any software to convert PDF to RTF. Upload your file, choose RTF and download the result a few seconds later. The conversion runs on our servers and your file is deleted automatically after 1 h.
PDF vs RTF: comparison
| Feature | PDFPortable Document Format (Adobe) | RTFRich Text Format |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Adobe | Microsoft |
| Released | 1993 | 1987 |
| Type | document | document |
| Editable content | ✗ no | ✓ yes |
| Opens with | Adobe Acrobat Reader, Chrome, Edge, Safari | Microsoft Word, WordPad, LibreOffice Writer |
Tip: fonts and tables are preserved as far as possible. Multi-page documents converted to images are delivered as a ZIP.
How it works
- Choose or drop your PDF file.
- Pick RTF as the output format.
- Click “Convert” and download your file.
PDF to RTF: questions and answers
Will quality be lost when converting PDF to RTF?
Text-based PDFs convert well: text, paragraphs and tables are kept. Scanned PDFs (pictures of pages) need text recognition (OCR).
How long does PDF to RTF conversion take?
Usually 1–10 seconds. Several files are processed in parallel.
What is the maximum PDF file size?
Up to 50 MB per file and up to 20 files at once — for free.
Can I convert PDF to RTF on my phone?
Yes. TezConvert works in any browser on Android and iPhone — no app needed.
How do I open a RTF file?
RTF files open in: Microsoft Word, WordPad, LibreOffice Writer.
Are my files safe?
Files are used only for the conversion, never shown to anyone, and deleted automatically after 1 h. The original is deleted right after conversion.
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