How to convert HTML to RTF
To convert HTML to RTF, upload your HTML file, choose RTF as the output format and press Convert. The finished RTF file is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds, free, with no watermark and no sign-up. Your file is deleted from our server about 30 minutes after the conversion.
This free online converter turns HTML document files into RTF in your browser, with no software to install and no watermark. The conversion runs on our server using LibreOffice, pandoc and poppler, and the result is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds. Your HTML file is deleted automatically about 30 minutes after the conversion.
Reasons to switch from HTML to RTF
- Opens almost everywhere
- Keeps basic formatting
- Very stable and old
- Opens in: WordPad, Word, TextEdit, LibreOffice and nearly every word processor
What to expect from this conversion
- Text, headings, lists, tables and images are carried over. Advanced features such as tracked changes, macros and complex page layouts may look slightly different.
HTML vs RTF
| Property | HTML | RTF |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | HyperText Markup Language | Rich Text Format |
| Released | 1993, Tim Berners-Lee and the W3C | 1987, Microsoft |
| Family | Document | Document |
| Opens in | every web browser and web editor | WordPad, Word, TextEdit, LibreOffice and nearly every word processor |
| Best for | publishing documents on the web; email content | moving text between very different programs; legacy software |
Steps to convert HTML to RTF
- Drop your HTML file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that RTF is selected as the target format and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then save the new RTF file to your device when it finishes.
Tips for the best result
- Keep the original file until you have checked the result.
- Use DOCX instead of DOC for new files.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert HTML to RTF?
Drop your HTML file on the converter, confirm that RTF is the target format and press Convert. When it finishes, press Save to device or download the RTF file. No account or software is needed.
Is the HTML to RTF converter free?
Yes. It is free, with no watermark, no sign-up and no limit on how many files you convert. The site is supported by ads.
What should I know before converting HTML to RTF?
Text, headings, lists, tables and images are carried over. Advanced features such as tracked changes, macros and complex page layouts may look slightly different.
Will formatting be kept when converting HTML to RTF?
Text, headings, lists, tables and images are carried over. Advanced features such as tracked changes, macros and complex page layouts may look slightly different.
Which programs open RTF files?
RTF files open in WordPad, Word, TextEdit, LibreOffice and nearly every word processor.
How large a file can I convert?
Up to 100 MB per file. Files are deleted from the server about 30 minutes after conversion, and no one looks at them.