How to convert MD to RTF
To convert MD to RTF, upload your MD 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 MD 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 MD file is deleted automatically about 30 minutes after the conversion.
Reasons to switch from MD 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
- MD is plain text, so the result gets standard styling. Headings, lists, tables and links written in Markdown become real formatting.
MD vs RTF
| Property | MD | RTF |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Markdown | Rich Text Format |
| Released | 2004, John Gruber and Aaron Swartz | 1987, Microsoft |
| Family | Document | Document |
| Opens in | GitHub, Obsidian, Notion, VS Code and any text editor | WordPad, Word, TextEdit, LibreOffice and nearly every word processor |
| Best for | README files and documentation; blogs and static sites | moving text between very different programs; legacy software |
Steps to convert MD to RTF
- Drop your MD 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 MD to RTF?
Drop your MD 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 MD 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 MD to RTF?
MD is plain text, so the result gets standard styling. Headings, lists, tables and links written in Markdown become real formatting.
Will formatting be kept when converting MD to RTF?
MD is plain text, so the result gets standard styling. Headings, lists, tables and links written in Markdown become real formatting.
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.