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Convert RTF to plain text

Remove supported RTF control formatting and export the remaining text.

  1. 1Add files
  2. 2Options
  3. 3Convert
  4. 4Save
No installation · Processed in your browser

Preparing the converter…

Add your RTF filesDrop files here or choose them from your device.Drop here to add your files. Choose RTF files RTFTXTNo fixed byte cap · browser memory and format limits apply
Choose a file to check its format and size.

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Supported formats and settings

Input formats
RTF
Output formats
TXT
Per-file limit
Current device memory
Total selected-file limit
Estimated by file count and format
Number of selectable files
1–1

Recommended input total: 8 MiB on mobile / 32 MiB on desktop. Low memory can reduce the effective limit.

Your files are not uploaded to a conversion server. A new result is created in your browser.

How to use this tool

  1. Choose files in RTF format. Maximum files per batch: 1.
  2. Check the input format and file order, then start processing.
  3. Download the TXT result and check its content and quality.

What this tool does

  • Remove supported RTF control formatting and export the remaining text.
  • Read RTF input and save the TXT result as a new file.

Limitations

  • Complex RTF fields, embedded objects and unusual encodings may not be represented exactly.

Frequently asked questions

Convert RTF to plain text — What should I check before using this tool?

Complex RTF fields, embedded objects and unusual encodings may not be represented exactly.

Which files can I choose?

Choose files in RTF format. Maximum files per batch: 1.

How can I adjust the result?

The input is checked and processed without additional settings.

When is this useful?

Remove supported RTF control formatting for a text copy. Compare special characters and tables with the source.

Input and result example

document.rtf → plain text.txt

Examples illustrate the workflow; actual size, support and recognition depend on the source and settings.

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