How to convert TXT to RTF
To convert TXT to RTF, upload your TXT 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 TXT 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 TXT file is deleted automatically about 30 minutes after the conversion.
What you get with TXT 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
- TXT is plain text, so the result gets standard styling. Headings, lists, tables and links written in Markdown become real formatting.
TXT vs RTF
| Property | TXT | RTF |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Plain Text | Rich Text Format |
| Released | 1970, Universal | 1987, Microsoft |
| Family | Document | Document |
| Opens in | every device, editor and operating system | WordPad, Word, TextEdit, LibreOffice and nearly every word processor |
| Best for | notes and logs; code and configuration | moving text between very different programs; legacy software |
Steps to convert TXT to RTF
- Drop your TXT 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 TXT to RTF?
Drop your TXT 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 TXT 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 TXT to RTF?
TXT 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 TXT to RTF?
TXT 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.