DOCX to RTF Converter
Convert DOCX to RTF online at Convertig.com. Fast, free, and secure document converter—no software needed. Upload your DOCX file and get RTF output instantly.
100 MB maximum file size and upto 5 files.
300+ formats supported
We support more than 25600 different conversions between more than 300 different file formats. More than any other converter.
Fast and easy
Just drop your files on the page, choose an output format and click "Convert" button. Wait a little for the process to complete.
How to use DOCX to RTF Converter?
- Click the “Choose Files” button to select your files (up to 20 files at a time)
- Click on the “Convert” button to start the conversion
- When the status change to Done” click the “Download” button
DOCX to RTF Converter FAQs
The main reason to convert a DOCX to RTF (Rich Text Format) is for maximum compatibility. If you need to send a document to someone and you're unsure what word processor they use, or if you know they have very old software, RTF is a universal format that can be opened by almost any text editor on any operating system.
Modern features that are not part of the basic RTF standard will be simplified. Elements like SmartArt graphics, complex charts, and certain text effects are typically converted into static, uneditable images. This preserves the visual look, but you will lose the ability to edit the original elements.
Yes, you should expect the RTF file to be significantly larger. The modern DOCX format uses an efficient ZIP-based compression method to keep file sizes small. The older RTF format stores formatting information as text commands, which is much less efficient and results in a larger file for the same content.
You should choose RTF when the recipient needs to easily edit the text of your document. Choose PDF when you want the document to be view-only and to look exactly the same for everyone, like a digital print. RTF prioritizes editability and compatibility, while PDF prioritizes a fixed, unchangeable layout.
Collaborative editing features like comments and tracked changes are typically lost during the conversion to RTF. The RTF format is not designed to handle this type of metadata. The converter will produce a "clean" version of the document, showing the final text with all changes accepted and all comments removed.