Convert RTF documents into shareable PDF files

Turn RTF text, paragraphs and basic bold, italic and underline styling into a PDF; more elaborate formatting may not carry over.

  • 1 free task a day, no account needed
  • No watermarks
  • Encrypted in transit
  • Deleted automatically

RTF to PDF online, free

Convert a Rich Text Format (RTF) document to a PDF for distribution without an RTF editor. A basic parser keeps paragraphs and simple bold, italic, underline and font-size formatting, but it cannot recreate advanced document layout.

Good for: older text document archives, simple rich-text letters, sharing rtf notes as pdf.

  • Legacy document access
  • Basic emphasis retained
  • Paper-size selection
  • Legacy document access

    Move an RTF file into a format most devices can read.

  • Basic emphasis retained

    Common inline styles carry over to the rendered text.

  • Paper-size selection

    Choose a standard page size for the resulting PDF.

  • Works on any device

    RTF to PDF runs in the browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android. Nothing to install.

How to convert RTF documents into shareable PDF files

  1. 1

    Upload an RTF document.

  2. 2

    Choose the PDF page size.

  3. 3

    Convert and download the PDF, checking complex sections.

Limits and formats

Input
RTF
Output
PDF
Files per run
One file
Max file size
25 MB for guests; free account 50 MB, Premium 500 MB
Kept for
1 hour, then deleted
Account
Not required

Frequently asked questions

Which RTF formatting survives?

Paragraphs, bold, italic, underline and font sizes are handled. Complex tables, headers, fields and intricate positioning may be simplified.

Is this the same as a word processor's export?

No. The RTF parser is deliberately basic; use the source application when exact print layout matters.

Can I upload DOC or DOCX here?

This tool takes RTF. Use Word to PDF for DOCX; older DOC files need to be saved in a supported format first.

How large can my RTF be?

Guests can upload files up to 25 MB each. A free account raises the limit to 50 MB per file, and Premium allows 500 MB per file with larger batches.

Is an uploaded RTF private?

Files are encrypted in transit and automatically deleted after a short time.

Does RTF to PDF work on Windows and Mac?

Yes. Use a browser on either platform to upload the document and save the PDF.

Anything missing? Read how files are handled or write to support.

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