How to convert RTF to DOCX
To convert RTF to DOCX, upload your RTF file, choose DOCX as the output format and press Convert. The finished DOCX 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 RTF document files into DOCX 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 RTF file is deleted automatically about 30 minutes after the conversion.
Why convert RTF to DOCX?
- Fully editable with rich formatting
- Supported by Word, Google Docs and LibreOffice
- Compact compared with DOC
- Opens in: Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice, Pages and most office apps
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.
RTF vs DOCX
| Property | RTF | DOCX |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rich Text Format | Office Open XML Document |
| Released | 1987, Microsoft | 2007, Microsoft (ECMA-376) |
| Family | Document | Document |
| Opens in | WordPad, Word, TextEdit, LibreOffice and nearly every word processor | Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice, Pages and most office apps |
| Best for | moving text between very different programs; legacy software | editing and collaborating on documents; reports, essays and resumes |
Steps to convert RTF to DOCX
- Drop your RTF file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that DOCX is selected as the target format and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then save the new DOCX 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 RTF to DOCX?
Drop your RTF file on the converter, confirm that DOCX is the target format and press Convert. When it finishes, press Save to device or download the DOCX file. No account or software is needed.
Is the RTF to DOCX 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 RTF to DOCX?
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 RTF to DOCX?
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 DOCX files?
DOCX files open in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice, Pages and most office apps.
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.