How to convert RTF to HTML
To convert RTF to HTML, upload your RTF file, choose HTML as the output format and press Convert. The finished HTML 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 HTML 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.
What you get with RTF to HTML
- Opens in any browser
- Keeps headings, links and images
- Easy to publish online
- Opens in: every web browser and web editor
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 HTML
| Property | RTF | HTML |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rich Text Format | HyperText Markup Language |
| Released | 1987, Microsoft | 1993, Tim Berners-Lee and the W3C |
| Family | Document | Document |
| Opens in | WordPad, Word, TextEdit, LibreOffice and nearly every word processor | every web browser and web editor |
| Best for | moving text between very different programs; legacy software | publishing documents on the web; email content |
Steps to convert RTF to HTML
- Drop your RTF file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that HTML is selected as the target format and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then save the new HTML 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 HTML?
Drop your RTF file on the converter, confirm that HTML is the target format and press Convert. When it finishes, press Save to device or download the HTML file. No account or software is needed.
Is the RTF to HTML 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 HTML?
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 HTML?
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 HTML files?
HTML files open in every web browser and web editor.
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.