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RTF to PDF

Convert RTF documents to PDF

Convert Rich Text Format files from WordPad, TextEdit and older word processors into PDFs, with bold, italics, fonts and pictures in place.

  • WordPad and TextEdit files welcome
  • Done in seconds
  • Free, no sign-up, no watermarks

How it works

How to convert RTF to PDF

  1. 01

    Drop your .rtf files into the upload area, or click to browse.

  2. 02

    Add more in the order you want, and turn on Merge into a single PDF to join them.

  3. 03

    Click Convert to PDF.

  4. 04

    Download the PDF. With a single file, you can add text or an image in the editor first.

01

Rich text stays rich

Bold, italics, underlining, font sizes, colors, bullet lists and tables carry over from the RTF.

02

Pictures come along

Images embedded in the RTF are placed in the PDF where they appear in the document.

03

Made for exported text

Many apps export notes, transcripts and reports as RTF. Convert them into a fixed PDF for printing or filing.

Questions

Frequently asked

Which RTF file types are supported?

Rich Text Format documents ending in .rtf.

What is an RTF file?

RTF (Rich Text Format) is an older, widely supported document format. WordPad on Windows and TextEdit on Mac both save formatted text as RTF.

My TextEdit file ends in .rtfd. Can I convert it?

Not directly. RTFD is a Mac package format that can't be uploaded as one file. In TextEdit, save it as a Word document and use Word to PDF instead.

How long does it take to convert RTF to PDF?

Usually just a few seconds. Very large files can take a little longer.

Is RTF to PDF free?

Yes. It is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermarks added to your files.

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