ConvertWhat happens when you convert RTF to PDF
- Headings, paragraphs, bold and italic text, lists, tables, links and images carry over.
- Fonts, colors, page layout, headers, footers and comments aren't copied: the new file uses clean, standard styling.
- Line and page breaks can differ from Word, because the PDF uses standard fonts. For an exact copy of the layout, use Save as PDF in Word itself.
- The PDF has A4 or Letter pages with real, selectable text, clickable links and bookmarks for the chapters.
RTF vs PDF
| Feature | RTF | |
|---|---|---|
| Formatting | Yes | Yes |
| Images | Yes | Yes |
| Opens in | Word, WordPad, TextEdit, Pages | Acrobat, Preview, Chrome, Edge |
| Best for | Sharing between apps | Documents, printing |
How to convert RTF to PDF
- Drop your RTF files on the box above, or click it to choose files. You can add many at once.
- Adjust the options if you want. The defaults work well for most files.
- Click Download for each PDF file, or "Download all" to get a ZIP.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to convert my files here?
Yes. Conversion happens entirely in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to a server, so nobody else can see them.
Is it free? Are there limits?
It's completely free, with no sign-up, watermarks or daily limits. The only limit is your device's memory for very large files.
Can I convert many RTF files at once?
Yes. Drop as many files as you like; they're converted one after another and you can download them all as a ZIP.
Will the PDF look exactly like my Word document?
Close, but not identical: text, headings, lists, tables and images are laid out cleanly with standard fonts, so lines and pages can break differently. For an exact copy, use File → Save As → PDF in Word.