Convert RTF to PDF
Free, fast and secure — convert RTF to PDF right in your browser.
Package your RTF as a portable PDF
Converting RTF to PDF wraps your content in a fixed-layout document that looks identical on every device and is ready to print, sign or archive.
How to convert RTF to PDF
- 1 Drop your RTF file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to PDF automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new PDF file instantly.
RTF vs PDF
| Feature | RTF | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| MIME type | application/rtf | application/pdf |
| Best for | Sharing lightly-formatted, editable text across different word processors. | Sharing, printing and archiving finished documents with a fixed layout. |
About the formats
Rich Text document
RTF (Rich Text Format) is a portable document format that keeps basic formatting while opening in almost any word processor. It is a safe, editable interchange format.
Strengths
- Opens in nearly every word processor
- Keeps basic formatting
- Simple and portable
Limitations
- Large files for what they hold
- No advanced layout features
- Dated next to DOCX
Best for: Sharing lightly-formatted, editable text across different word processors.
PDF document
PDF is the universal document format. It locks in fonts, layout and images so a file looks identical on any device, which makes it the standard for sharing and printing.
Strengths
- Looks identical everywhere
- Ideal for printing and signing
- Opens on every device
Limitations
- Hard to edit without tools
- Reflows poorly on small screens
- Text extraction can be messy
Best for: Sharing, printing and archiving finished documents with a fixed layout.