RTF to PDF Converter
Convert an RTF (Rich Text Format) file to PDF in your browser. Text, fonts, bold, italic, underline, sizes, alignment, and lists carry over, with no upload and no sign-up.
Click to upload an RTF file
Your file is processed entirely in your browser
Recommended Settings
Pro Tips
- •Text, fonts (as sans-serif, serif, or monospace), bold, italic, underline, sizes, alignment, indents, bullets, and page breaks are kept
- •Images, tables, headers and footers, and exact fonts are simplified or left out, and the page tells you when that happens
- •Check the preview before downloading - choose US Letter or A4 and the PDF updates right away
- •RTF files from Word, WordPad, TextEdit, and LibreOffice all work
Most Popular
Most people upload an RTF, check the preview, and download the PDF with the default page size for their region
When to Use This Tool
Send a letter, résumé, or report as a PDF that looks the same on every device.
Turn legacy RTF documents into a more durable, widely supported format.
Print an RTF file from a computer or phone that has no word processor installed.
Convert to PDF so recipients can't accidentally change the wording.
How It Works
Upload an RTF file - it is read in your browser and never sent to a server
The tool reads the text and its formatting: fonts, bold, italic, underline, sizes, alignment, and lists
The text is laid out onto pages, with line wrapping and page breaks
Preview the result and download the PDF
100% Private
Files never leave your device. All processing happens locally in your browser.
Lightning Fast
Powered by Client-side RTF parsing with pdf-lib for optimal performance on modern browsers.
Open Source
Built with verified, open-source libraries. Fully transparent.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert an RTF file to PDF?
Upload your .rtf file, check the preview, choose US Letter or A4, and click Download PDF. The conversion runs in your browser, so your document is never uploaded.
What is an RTF file?
RTF (Rich Text Format) is a document format that stores text along with basic formatting like fonts, bold, italic, and alignment. It opens in Word, WordPad, TextEdit, and LibreOffice, and is often used to move documents between programs.
What formatting is kept?
Text, bold, italic, underline, font sizes, alignment, indents, bullet and numbered lists, line breaks, and page breaks. Fonts are matched to a standard sans-serif, serif, or monospace PDF font rather than the exact typeface.
What gets left out?
Images, headers and footers, text boxes, and colors aren't carried over, and tables are flattened into tab-separated text. If your file has images or tables, the page warns you after you upload it.
Why do some characters show as question marks?
The PDF uses standard fonts that cover Latin alphabets, including accented letters, curly quotes, and the euro sign. Characters from other scripts, such as Cyrillic, Greek, or Chinese, can't be drawn and appear as ?. The page tells you how many were affected.
Can I convert a Word document the same way?
Not with this tool. It reads .rtf files only. In Word you can use File > Save As and choose Rich Text Format to make an RTF first, or Save As PDF directly.
Is my file uploaded to a server?
No. Everything happens locally in your browser, so private documents never leave your device.