RTF (Rich Text Format) is a document format developed by Microsoft that supports text formatting like bold, italic, fonts, and colors. It is widely compatible across different word processors.

What formatting is preserved?

The converter preserves bold, italic, paragraph breaks, and basic text structure. Complex formatting like tables, images, and custom styles may not be fully converted.

Can I paste RTF content directly?

Yes, you can switch to "Paste RTF" mode and paste the raw RTF code directly. This is useful for testing or when you have RTF content in text form.

Is my file uploaded to a server?

No. All conversion happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your file is processed locally and never sent to any server.

Why is some formatting missing?

RTF supports many features that do not have direct Markdown equivalents, such as custom fonts, colors, and complex layouts. The tool focuses on the most commonly used formatting.

How do I create an RTF file?

Most word processors can save documents as RTF. In Microsoft Word, use "Save As" and select "Rich Text Format". In LibreOffice, choose "ODF Text Document" or RTF format.

RTF to Markdown

Convert Rich Text Format (.rtf) files to clean Markdown. Preserves bold, italic, and paragraph formatting from your RTF documents.

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Features

Text Formatting
Preserves bold, italic, and combined formatting in Markdown syntax.
Paragraph Structure
Maintains paragraph breaks and document structure.
Unicode Support
Handles Unicode characters and special symbols correctly.
File Upload
Upload .rtf files directly or paste RTF content manually.
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