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RTF to PDF

Convert Rich Text Format files to PDF on our server, with fonts, colours, tables, images, headers and footnotes kept as closely as possible. Works with RTF from Word, WordPad, LibreOffice or anywhere else, with batch conversion and page ranges. Free for 2 tasks a day with no signup: your file is uploaded over HTTPS and deleted automatically within 2 hours.

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RTF to PDF

RTF to PDF with fonts, tables and layout kept as closely as possible.

Convert RTF to PDF — Preserve Formatting in a Universal Document

RTF (Rich Text Format) was created by Microsoft as a cross-platform document format. While it supports bold, italic, tables, and images, most modern systems default to PDF for sharing. Converting RTF to PDF locks the formatting so it looks identical on every device, every OS, and every PDF reader — no more font substitutions or layout shifts between Word, LibreOffice, and Google Docs.

Our RTF to PDF converter renders your file on our server with a full document engine that reads RTF natively, so fonts, colours, tables, images, headers, footers and page layout are kept as closely as possible. No watermark, and no signup for your first 2 tasks a day.

How to Convert RTF to PDF

Upload your RTF file and the converter renders the formatted content into a PDF document.

1. Select RTF Files

Drop one or several .rtf files straight from your device. RTF from Word, WordPad, LibreOffice or TextEdit all work the same way.

2. Word Renders It

Our server opens your RTF and exports the PDF, keeping fonts, colours, tables and images as close to the original as possible.

3. Render PDF

The formatted content is rendered into a paginated PDF with embedded fonts, following the original layout as closely as possible.

4. Download PDF

Save each PDF individually or grab everything as one ZIP, with a live preview. Your original RTF is deleted from our server automatically within 2 hours.

Why Convert RTF to PDF

RTF formatting can shift between applications. PDF freezes the layout so your document looks exactly the same everywhere.

Consistent Display

RTF rendering varies between Word, LibreOffice, and Google Docs. PDF looks identical on every device and application.

Fonts Embedded

PDF embeds the fonts used in the document. No more font substitution warnings or layout shifts on different computers.

Tables and Images

Tables, embedded images and rich formatting from the RTF document are carried over to the PDF.

Universal Sharing

Everyone can open a PDF. Many people cannot open RTF files without installing specific applications.

Non-Editable

PDF prevents casual editing. Share contracts, proposals, and reports knowing the content will not be accidentally modified.

Private and Free

No watermark, and no signup for your first 2 tasks a day. Files are converted in temporary folders and deleted automatically within 2 hours.

RTF to PDF — FAQs

Yes. Bold, italic, underline, font colours, tables, images, headers, footers, and page layout are carried over to the PDF, as closely as the original allows.

Yes. RTF files from WordPad, Microsoft Word, LibreOffice Writer, Apple TextEdit, and any other RTF-compatible editor are supported.

RTF is an older, simpler format that stores basic formatting. DOCX is Microsoft's modern format with advanced features like track changes, comments, and complex layouts. Both can be converted to PDF using our tools.

Yes, completely free. No signup and no watermark: 2 free tasks a day (3 with a free account).