Convert Word to RTF Online Free

Free online Word to RTF converter. Upload your Word file and download it as RTF instantly. No registration required.

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How to Convert Word to RTF

Upload Your Word File

Click the upload area or drag and drop your Word file. You can upload any Word file from your computer, phone, or tablet.

Convert to RTF

Click the "Convert to RTF" button to start the conversion. The process typically takes just a few seconds.

Download Your RTF File

Once the conversion is complete, click the download button to save your new RTF file to your device.

Why Use Our Word to RTF Converter?

High-Quality Output

Get professional-quality RTF files from your Word documents. Our converter preserves formatting, layout, and content integrity.

Fast & Free

Convert Word to RTF in seconds with no registration or payment required. Works on any device with a web browser.

Private & Secure

All file processing happens securely. Your Word documents are never stored and are deleted immediately after conversion.

About Word and RTF Formats

Microsoft Word Document (.docx)

Microsoft Word (DOCX) is the most popular word processing format for creating and editing documents, letters, reports, and academic papers.

Rich Text Format (.rtf)

RTF (Rich Text Format) is a cross-platform document format that supports basic formatting like fonts, colors, and alignment while maintaining broad compatibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Simply upload your Word file using the upload area above, then click the "Convert to RTF" button. Your converted RTF file will be ready to download in seconds.

Yes, our Word to RTF converter is completely free to use. There is no registration required, no watermarks are added, and there are no hidden fees.

Our converter is designed to preserve maximum quality during the Word to RTF conversion. The output closely matches the original in terms of content and formatting.

Yes! We also offer a RTF to Word converter. You can convert between these formats in both directions.

File size depends on the compression methods used by each format. In general, converting from Word to RTF may result in a different file size depending on the content and encoding. Our converter uses optimal settings to balance quality and file size for your RTF output.

Currently, our converter processes one Word to RTF conversion at a time. You can quickly convert additional files by uploading them one after another — each conversion only takes a few seconds.

You can upload Word files up to 50 MB for conversion to RTF. This limit is generous enough to handle most files. If your Word file exceeds this limit, try compressing it or splitting it into smaller parts before converting.

Absolutely. Your privacy is our top priority. Uploaded Word files are processed securely and are automatically deleted from our servers immediately after conversion to RTF. We never store, share, or access the contents of your files.

Yes! Our Word to RTF converter is fully responsive and works on any device — including iPhones, Android phones, and tablets. No app installation is needed; just open the page in your mobile browser and upload your file.

Depending on the target format, you may see a quality slider that lets you balance between file size and output quality for your RTF file. If the RTF format supports adjustable compression, the slider will appear automatically after you upload your Word file.

Metadata handling depends on the formats involved. Some metadata from your Word file (such as EXIF data, color profiles, or document properties) may not carry over to the RTF format if it does not support those metadata types. Core content and visual quality are always preserved.

Our Word to RTF converter works in all modern browsers including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge, and Opera. No plugins or extensions are required — just visit the page and upload your Word file to get started.