RTF to Word Converter — RTF to Editable DOCX
RTF to Word Converter: convert Rich Text Format files from WordPad or TextEdit to PDF or editable Word, keeping formatting and pictures.
Free, with no sign-up and no watermark. The file is processed in your browser and never uploaded.
Convert Rich Text Format files from WordPad, TextEdit, Word or older software to PDF, or to an editable Word document. Bold, italic, underline, colours, font sizes, alignment, indents, bullet lists and embedded pictures (including old WMF/EMF graphics) are converted, and accented characters from Windows code pages are decoded correctly.
Step by step
- Upload: Click Upload RTF files.
- Choose the output: Under Convert to, pick PDF (and a Page size) or Word (.docx).
- Convert: Click Convert to PDF or Convert to Word.
Handy for
Old documents
Rescue letters and notes saved in RTF years ago.
Mac TextEdit files
Turn TextEdit documents into PDFs to share.
Exports from other apps
Many programs export reports as RTF — convert them for printing or sending.
Good to know
Tables in RTF become rows of tab-separated text; the cell grid isn’t rebuilt.
Headers and footers are not included.
Questions
Why do some old pictures look different?
WMF/EMF vector pictures are redrawn by the converter; rare drawing commands may be simplified.
Are my files uploaded?
No. Every conversion runs inside your browser on your own device. Your files are never sent to a server, so confidential spreadsheets, contracts and photos stay private.
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