Convert RTF to TXT

RTF to TXT 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

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

TXT

TXT is a plain text file format that stores unformatted character data without any styling or metadata. The TXT format is universally supported by virtually every text editor and operating system, making it the simplest and most portable way to exchange text content. TXT files commonly use the .txt extension and are encoded as ASCII or UTF-8.

Developer
ISO/IEC / Various
Initial release
1960s
Compression
Uncompressed
Color depth
1-bit
Transparency
No
Animation
No

Best for

  • Storing plain unformatted text
  • Exchanging text between any platforms
  • Configuration and log files
  • Note-taking and simple documents
  • Universal text data interchange

Pros

  • +Universally supported by every text editor
  • +Simplest and most portable text format
  • +ASCII or UTF-8 encoding
  • +No formatting overhead

Cons

  • −No formatting, images, or structure
  • −No rich text or styling
  • −Not suitable for formatted documents
  • −Lacks metadata

How to convert RTF to TXT

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

RTF vs TXT

PropertyRTFTXT

When to use RTF vs TXT

RTF

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

TXT

  • Storing plain unformatted text
  • Exchanging text between any platforms
  • Configuration and log files
  • Note-taking and simple documents
  • Universal text data interchange

Use cases for RTF → TXT

  • Cross-platform document exchange
  • Sharing formatted text between word processors
  • Basic documents with styling
  • Legacy document interchange
  • Editable formatted documents without OOXML
  • Storing plain unformatted text
  • Exchanging text between any platforms
  • Configuration and log files
  • Note-taking and simple documents
  • Universal text data interchange

Frequently Asked Questions

Is converting RTF to TXT free?
Yes. This RTF → TXT 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 RTF to TXT?
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 RTF files uploaded to a server?
No. Files never leave your device. The entire RTF → TXT conversion runs locally in your browser, so your data stays private.
Can I convert multiple RTF files at once?
Yes — batch conversion is supported. Add as many RTF files as you like and convert them to TXT 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 RTF to TXT lose quality?
No. TXT is a lossless format (or used in a lossless mode here), so the original data from your RTF file is preserved bit-for-bit in the converted result.
Will transparent areas of my RTF file be kept in TXT?
No — TXT does not support transparency. Transparent areas of your RTF file will be flattened onto a solid background colour during conversion.
How will the file size change after converting RTF to TXT?
Both formats use comparable compression, so the TXT output will be similar in size to your RTF file — typically within 10–20% of each other.

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