How to convert RTF to MD
To convert RTF to MD, upload your RTF file, choose MD as the output format and press Convert. The finished MD 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 MD 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 MD?
- Readable even without rendering
- Loved by developers and writers
- Works with Git and static sites
- Opens in: GitHub, Obsidian, Notion, VS Code and any text editor
What to expect from this conversion
- MD keeps the words and simple structure such as headings and lists, but drops fonts, colours and page layout.
RTF vs MD
| Property | RTF | MD |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rich Text Format | Markdown |
| Released | 1987, Microsoft | 2004, John Gruber and Aaron Swartz |
| Family | Document | Document |
| Opens in | WordPad, Word, TextEdit, LibreOffice and nearly every word processor | GitHub, Obsidian, Notion, VS Code and any text editor |
| Best for | moving text between very different programs; legacy software | README files and documentation; blogs and static sites |
Steps to convert RTF to MD
- Drop your RTF file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that MD is selected as the target format and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then save the new MD 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 MD?
Drop your RTF file on the converter, confirm that MD is the target format and press Convert. When it finishes, press Save to device or download the MD file. No account or software is needed.
Is the RTF to MD 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 MD?
MD keeps the words and simple structure such as headings and lists, but drops fonts, colours and page layout.
Will formatting be kept when converting RTF to MD?
MD keeps the words and simple structure such as headings and lists, but drops fonts, colours and page layout.
Which programs open MD files?
MD files open in GitHub, Obsidian, Notion, VS Code and any text 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.