How to convert RTF to Word DOCX
- Add your .rtf files.
- Word (.docx) is preselected — start the conversion.
- Download your .docx documents.
RTF (Rich Text Format) is an old format for exchanging formatted text. You often get it from business software exports (accounting, practice management, lab systems), from WordPad on Windows or TextEdit on Mac, or from very old letter templates. It keeps bold, italics and simple tables, but it is limited and often produces large files.
Moving to .docx gives you a modern Word document: heading styles, table of contents, comments, track changes — and usually a much smaller file that is easy to email. It is handy, for example, when you want to finish a report exported from a program before passing it on.
The conversion runs with LibreOffice: text and formatting, tables and images are carried over. Convert up to 50 files of up to 300 MB each; they are removed from our servers after 30 minutes.
Tip: RTF exports from business software often use fixed spacing and manual line breaks. Once the file is in .docx, apply Word's heading styles to the titles: you get a clickable table of contents and a cleaner layout in a few clicks. Images embedded in the RTF are kept and stored more efficiently, which is why the .docx is often several times smaller.
Frequently asked questions
Why convert RTF to DOCX?
DOCX unlocks all of Word's features (styles, comments, track changes) and is usually smaller than the same document saved as RTF.
Will my formatting be kept?
Yes, fonts, bold, italics, colors, tables and images come through in the Word document.
Can I convert files made with WordPad or TextEdit?
Yes, .rtf files from WordPad (Windows) and TextEdit (Mac) are supported.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes, it runs in your phone's browser as well as on a computer, with no app to install.
How much does it cost?
Nothing — the conversion is free and needs no account.