Convert EPUB to RTF

EPUB to RTF converter that runs entirely in your browser. 100% free, no signup, no upload — your files never leave your device. One-click batch conversion.

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About formats

EPUB

EPUB (Electronic Publication) is a free, open e-book standard maintained by the W3C (formerly IDPF). EPUB files are ZIP-based archives containing XHTML content, CSS styling, images, and navigation elements, providing reflowable content that adapts to different screen sizes. EPUB is the most widely supported e-book format and is read by Apple Books, Google Play Books, Kobo, Calibre, and most e-readers except older Kindle devices.

Developer
W3C (formerly IDPF)
Initial release
2007
Compression
Lossless
Color depth
up to 32-bit
Transparency
Yes
Animation
Yes

Best for

  • Distributing e-books broadly
  • Reflowable reading on e-readers
  • Apple Books and Kobo publishing
  • Open-standard e-book delivery
  • Adaptive-screen digital books

Pros

  • +Open W3C standard
  • +Reflowable content adapts to screen size
  • +ZIP-based with XHTML and CSS
  • +Supported by most e-readers except older Kindle

Cons

  • −Older Kindle devices don't support EPUB
  • −DRM can restrict access
  • −Rendering varies across readers
  • −Complex layouts can be hard to reflow

RTF

RTF (Rich Text Format) is a document file format developed by Microsoft for cross-platform document exchange. RTF stores formatted text (bold, italics, fonts, alignment) and basic embedded images using a plain-text encoding that can be read by most word processors. RTF is widely supported by Microsoft Word, LibreOffice, Apple Pages, and many other applications.

Developer
Microsoft
Initial release
1987
Compression
Uncompressed
Color depth
up to 24-bit
Transparency
Yes
Animation
No

Best for

  • Cross-platform document exchange
  • Sharing formatted text between word processors
  • Basic documents with styling
  • Legacy document interchange
  • Editable formatted documents without OOXML

Pros

  • +Plain-text encoding readable by most word processors
  • +Stores formatted text and basic images
  • +Cross-platform interchange
  • +Supported by Word, LibreOffice, and Pages

Cons

  • −Larger files than DOCX for same content
  • −Limited formatting vs modern formats
  • −No advanced features like complex layout
  • −Aging format

How to convert EPUB to RTF

  1. 1

    Select EPUB files from your computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, a URL, or by dragging them onto the page.

  2. 2

    Choose rtf — or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported).

  3. 3

    Let the file convert, then download your rtf file right away.

EPUB vs RTF

PropertyEPUBRTF

When to use EPUB vs RTF

EPUB

  • Distributing e-books broadly
  • Reflowable reading on e-readers
  • Apple Books and Kobo publishing
  • Open-standard e-book delivery
  • Adaptive-screen digital books

RTF

  • Cross-platform document exchange
  • Sharing formatted text between word processors
  • Basic documents with styling
  • Legacy document interchange
  • Editable formatted documents without OOXML

Use cases for EPUB → RTF

  • Distributing e-books broadly
  • Reflowable reading on e-readers
  • Apple Books and Kobo publishing
  • Open-standard e-book delivery
  • Adaptive-screen digital books
  • Cross-platform document exchange
  • Sharing formatted text between word processors
  • Basic documents with styling
  • Legacy document interchange
  • Editable formatted documents without OOXML

Frequently Asked Questions

Is converting EPUB to RTF free?
Yes. This EPUB → RTF converter runs entirely in your browser and is completely free — no account, no credits, no watermark.
Which devices and platforms can I use to convert EPUB to RTF?
Any modern device with a current web browser: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iPhone and iPad. There is nothing to install — the conversion happens locally.
Are my EPUB files uploaded to a server?
No. Files never leave your device. The entire EPUB → RTF conversion runs locally in your browser, so your data stays private.
Can I convert multiple EPUB files at once?
Yes — batch conversion is supported. Add as many EPUB files as you like and convert them to RTF in one pass, then download the results together.
What is the maximum file size?
There is no fixed server-side limit because the conversion happens in your browser. Practical limits depend on the available memory and CPU of your device.
Will converting EPUB to RTF lose quality?
No. RTF is a lossless format (or used in a lossless mode here), so the original data from your EPUB file is preserved bit-for-bit in the converted result.
Will transparency be preserved when converting EPUB to RTF?
Yes. Both EPUB and RTF support alpha-channel transparency, so transparent areas of your file are kept unchanged in the RTF output.
How will the file size change after converting EPUB to RTF?
Both formats use comparable compression, so the RTF output will be similar in size to your EPUB file — typically within 10–20% of each other.

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