How to convert RTF to EPUB
To convert RTF to EPUB, upload your RTF file, choose EPUB as the output format and press Convert. The finished EPUB 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 EPUB 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 EPUB?
- Text reflows to any screen
- Open standard supported by almost all e-readers
- Keeps chapters, covers and metadata
- Opens in: Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play Books, Calibre and most e-reader 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.
- EPUB is a reflowable e-book format, so page numbers, headers and footers are not kept. Headings become chapters.
RTF vs EPUB
| Property | RTF | EPUB |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rich Text Format | Electronic Publication |
| Released | 1987, Microsoft | 2007, IDPF (now W3C) |
| Family | Document | Ebook |
| Opens in | WordPad, Word, TextEdit, LibreOffice and nearly every word processor | Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play Books, Calibre and most e-reader apps |
| Best for | moving text between very different programs; legacy software | e-readers such as Kobo and Apple Books; reading novels on a phone |
Steps to convert RTF to EPUB
- Drop your RTF file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that EPUB is selected as the target format and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then save the new EPUB 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 EPUB?
Drop your RTF file on the converter, confirm that EPUB is the target format and press Convert. When it finishes, press Save to device or download the EPUB file. No account or software is needed.
Is the RTF to EPUB 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 EPUB?
Text, headings, lists, tables and images are carried over. Advanced features such as tracked changes, macros and complex page layouts may look slightly different. EPUB is a reflowable e-book format, so page numbers, headers and footers are not kept. Headings become chapters.
Will formatting be kept when converting RTF to EPUB?
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 EPUB files?
EPUB files open in Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play Books, Calibre and most e-reader 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.