Are my DOC files uploaded anywhere?

Yes — this conversion needs software that cannot run in a browser, so the file is uploaded over an encrypted connection. It is deleted as soon as the job finishes, and the result is removed after 60 minutes.

Is converting DOC to RTF free?

The free plan covers three server conversions a day, for files up to 25 MB. There is no watermark on the result.

Does converting DOC to RTF lose quality?

DOC and RTF describe content in fundamentally different ways, so the conversion is a reconstruction rather than a copy. The result is faithful, but not byte-for-byte equivalent. Formatting survives; macros, embedded objects and revision history usually do not.

Do I need to install anything to open RTF files?

No. The conversion runs on our side and gives you a finished RTF file; opening it needs whatever software normally handles Rich Text Format.

DOCtoRTF

Convert DOC to RTF

Up to 3 files at once, 100 with Pro. Mixed formats are fine.

You can convert DOC to RTF free and without an account: drop the file above and the RTF is ready to download in a second or two. The file is sent over an encrypted connection, converted on our server and deleted as soon as the job finishes.

What DOC and RTF are for

The old binary Word format. Still turns up in archives and government downloads.

Formatted text every word processor can open. The lowest common denominator with styling.

How to convert DOC to RTF

Drop your DOC file onto this page, or click to pick one.
Choose RTF as the target and start the conversion.
Download the finished RTF file.

DOC vs RTF: what changes

DOC compared with RTF
	DOC	RTF
Full name	Word 97-2003 Document	Rich Text Format
File extension	.doc	.rtf
Media type	application/msword	application/rtf

Quality: The result is a close reconstruction rather than an exact copy. Check it before relying on it.
Where it runs: This conversion runs on our server, because it needs software a browser cannot run.
What can be lost: Formatting survives; macros, embedded objects and revision history usually do not.

DOC to RTF: common questions

Are my DOC files uploaded anywhere?: Yes — this conversion needs software that cannot run in a browser, so the file is uploaded over an encrypted connection. It is deleted as soon as the job finishes, and the result is removed after 60 minutes.
Is converting DOC to RTF free?: The free plan covers three server conversions a day, for files up to 25 MB. There is no watermark on the result.
Does converting DOC to RTF lose quality?: DOC and RTF describe content in fundamentally different ways, so the conversion is a reconstruction rather than a copy. The result is faithful, but not byte-for-byte equivalent. Formatting survives; macros, embedded objects and revision history usually do not.
Do I need to install anything to open RTF files?: No. The conversion runs on our side and gives you a finished RTF file; opening it needs whatever software normally handles Rich Text Format.