Convert RTF to TXT

Convert a RTF document to plain UTF-8 text in seconds. The file is read directly in your browser, so nothing is uploaded and the result is ready almost instantly.

Your file never leaves your device.

How to convert RTF to TXT

This converter reads the structure of the RTF document, including headings, paragraphs, lists, tables and links, and writes it out as plain UTF-8 text. It is ideal for search indexing, word counts, translation tools, scripts and anywhere formatting gets in the way. The engine runs locally with WebAssembly, which means large files convert quickly and privately without waiting for an upload.

Step 1: Choose your RTF file
Drag and drop a .rtf file onto the converter or click to browse. It works on desktop, tablet and phone.
Step 2: Let it convert
The RTF is parsed on your device and turned into TXT automatically; there are no settings to worry about.
Step 3: Download the TXT
Save each result individually, or download everything as a single ZIP when you convert several files.

Good to know

Headings are only recognised as headings when the original uses heading styles rather than bold, enlarged body text.
Password-protected files must be unlocked in the original application before converting.

Why use this RTF to TXT converter?

All formatting is stripped, leaving only the words in reading order.
UTF-8 output keeps accents, symbols and non-Latin scripts intact.
Tiny files that open in any editor on any operating system.
No upload, no queue and no account: the file never leaves your device.

Is it free?

Yes. Converting RTF to TXT is free, with no watermark, signup or email required. Local conversions have no artificial file-size or daily cap; the practical limit is your device.

Is my file uploaded?

The RTF file is processed entirely in your browser. It is never uploaded, never stored and never seen by anyone, so this is safe for confidential files.

About the formats

What is RTF?

RTF (Rich Text Format) is a document format developed by Microsoft that stores simple formatting like bold, italics and fonts alongside plain text. It was the default format of WordPad and early versions of Microsoft Word. Because RTF files can be read as text, they open in almost any word processor.

Use RTF when you need basic formatting in a document that must open in older or minimal word processors. It is a good bridge when the exact software on the receiving end is unknown.

RTF (Rich Text Format)

What is TXT?

TXT is the plain-text format: raw characters with no formatting, styles or embedded objects. Because it makes no assumptions about the reader, a TXT file opens in any text editor, terminal, phone or device. It is the most compatible format that exists.

Use TXT for notes, logs, code and any content that must remain readable in every tool, now and in the future. Choose plain text when you need universal compatibility and have no need for formatting.

Plain Text (TXT)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is RTF to TXT conversion free?

Yes. It is free, with no watermark, signup or email required. Local conversions have no artificial file-size or daily cap; the practical limit is your device.

Will the TXT keep the formatting of my RTF?

No, and that is the point: TXT keeps only the text. Use the RTF to Markdown or RTF to HTML tools if you want to keep headings, lists and tables.

What happens to images inside the RTF?

Images are not embedded in the output; the converter focuses on the text and its structure. If you need the images, export them from the original application.

Is it safe to convert rtf to txt here?

Yes. The work happens on your own device with WebAssembly and browser APIs, so the file is not uploaded at all. You can even disconnect from the internet once the page has loaded.

Do I need to install anything?

No. Everything runs in a modern browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari) on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. There is no app, plugin or account.

DocumentsProcessed locally