Convert PDF to an Editable RTF File
Upload any PDF file and this tool converts it into an RTF document you can open and edit in Microsoft Word, LibreOffice, Google Docs, WordPad on Windows and TextEdit on a Mac — no office suite needed. Text, paragraphs, fonts, and images are reconstructed automatically instead of being flattened into a picture.
Choose RTF when the document must open everywhere, or when a program only imports Rich Text; for modern Word, the PDF to Word (.docx) converter keeps more of the layout. The conversion happens on our server: your files are kept for 48 hours and deleted automatically — or you can delete them yourself at any time.
Why Use This PDF to RTF Converter?
- Produces an editable RTF file — not just an image of the page
- Opens in Word, LibreOffice, WordPad, TextEdit and many other programs
- No installation, sign-up, or watermarking of your document
- Optional OCR turns scanned PDFs into editable text
How to Convert PDF to RTF
- Drag and drop your PDF file, or click to select one
- Optionally open the settings to turn on text recognition for scanned PDFs, then click "Convert"
- Your RTF file downloads automatically once conversion finishes
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this PDF to RTF converter free?
Yes, converting your PDF files to RTF is completely free.
What is the difference between RTF and DOCX?
RTF is a simple text-based format that almost every word processor on every system reads, including WordPad and TextEdit. DOCX is Word's modern format: more compact and better at keeping complex layouts, but it needs Word or a compatible office suite.
Is my file kept private?
Files are transferred over an encrypted connection and processed on our server. Uploaded files and results are stored for 48 hours, so you can download the result via its link, and are then deleted automatically. You can delete them yourself at any time with the delete button in the “Your files” list.
Is there a file size limit?
Yes, uploaded PDF files must be 1 GB or smaller.