Convert RTF to TXT Online
Create text files from RTF sources with a free online converter. The conversion runs on the server, batches are supported, and the server limit is 100 MB per file. Keep the original file while you review the converted copy. The tool works without a plugin or extension.
Convert .RTF to .TXT
Select a file to begin. Processing details and limits are listed below.
How to convert RTF to TXT
- 1
Upload RTF files
Add one or more RTF files to the queue. The uploader keeps batch items separate.
- 2
Configure the output
Set the available quality or format options, or keep the defaults for a first pass.
- 3
Run and save the result
Run the queue and download the text files individually or together as a ZIP.
Rich Text Format vs Plain Text Document
| Spec | Rich Text Format | Plain Text Document |
|---|---|---|
| MIME type | application/rtf | text/plain |
| Format type | document | data |
| Contents | Cross-platform formatted text by Microsoft. | Unformatted text file. |
About Rich Text Format
Cross-platform formatted text by Microsoft.
About Plain Text Document
Unformatted text file.
Why convert RTF to TXT?
- The output can be tested in the destination workflow before the original is archived.
- A separate copy makes it easier to compare the old and new behavior.
- Conversion is useful when the destination has a strict format requirement.
- A converted copy keeps the original file intact for comparison and future edits.
Will quality change?
The document is rebuilt in text, so layout fidelity depends on fonts, tables, columns, and complex objects. The original source remains the best reference for comparison.
Processing and limits
- Processing
- Server-side
- Engine
- LibreOffice and document tooling
- Maximum size
- 100 MB per file on the server.
- Batch support
- Yes, multiple files can be queued; completed results can be downloaded as a ZIP.
- Quality controls
- No quality slider. The output follows the fixed conversion path.
The file is processed on the server because the conversion requires a server-side engine or a utility operation.
- RTF features without a direct text equivalent may not survive the conversion.
- The output is re-encoded, so keep the original source as the archive copy.
- Browser-first paths depend on local codec support; unsupported cases fall back to the server.
Platform compatibility
The output is a text file. Use an application or device that accepts that format, and test the result on the destination platform if compatibility is critical.
When not to convert
- Skip the conversion when the destination already accepts RTF and no compatibility problem exists.
- For a one-off preview, a local viewer may be faster than creating a new delivery file.
- If text support is uncertain on the destination device, test a sample before processing a large batch.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I convert RTF to text online?
- Upload a RTF file, choose the available text options, run the conversion, and download the result. The tool is free, supports batches, and accepts server uploads up to 100 MB.
- What does Convert RTF to TXT cost?
- It is free, requires no account, and adds no watermark. Server uploads are limited to 100 MB per file, and browser-first paths are limited by device memory.
- Does RTF to text conversion lose quality?
- The document is rebuilt in text, so layout fidelity depends on fonts, tables, columns, and complex objects. The original source remains the best reference for comparison.
- Does the file leave my device?
- Yes. This conversion uses a server-side engine, so the file is uploaded over HTTPS, processed in an isolated request, and removed after the result is produced.
- Is batch conversion supported?
- Queue multiple files, run them together, and download the finished results as a ZIP. Each server file is limited to 100 MB, and large batches may take longer.
- What should I check before using the output?
- Open the downloaded text file in the application or database you plan to use, check the structure against the source, and keep the original until the output is approved.