Convert RTF to PDF Online Free
Transform Rich Text Format documents to PDF with embedded fonts.
Drop up to 50 RTF files at once — no install, no sign-up required.
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How it works
- 1 · Drop your files
Drag & drop or choose RTF files. No account required — paid plans unlock bigger batches, higher limits, and priority queues.
- 2 · We convert securely
Processed on our dedicated servers. Encrypted in transit & at rest. High-fidelity rendering with embedded fonts. We never store filenames — only file types & sizes for accounting. We never train AI models on uploads.
- 3 · Download & auto-delete
Get pixel-perfect PDFs with embedded fonts for consistent rendering. Files delete automatically after 1 hour. Delete anytime after downloading with one click.
RTF (Rich Text Format) is a document file format developed by Microsoft in 1987. Unlike proprietary binary formats, RTF is text-based and designed for cross-platform document interchange. It supports basic formatting features including fonts, colors, bold/italic text, tables, and embedded images.
Learn more: Rich Text Format on Wikipedia
RTF remains widely used in legal, medical, and government workflows due to its simplicity, universal compatibility, and the fact that it can be opened by virtually any word processor. For final distribution or archival, converting RTF to PDF ensures the document's appearance is preserved exactly as intended, regardless of the viewer's software.
PDF (Portable Document Format) is Adobe's universal document standard, designed to present text, images, and layout consistently across any device or platform. First released in 1993 and later standardized as ISO 32000, PDF supports vector graphics, embedded fonts, forms, annotations, and encryption. It has become the de facto format for document exchange, digital publishing, and archival—billions of PDFs are created daily worldwide.
Learn more: PDF on Wikipedia
PDF excels at preserving document fidelity and works universally—every operating system and browser includes native PDF support. For long-term archival or regulatory compliance, PDF/A is the appropriate variant.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is RTF and why convert it to PDF?
RTF (Rich Text Format) is a document format developed by Microsoft in 1987. It's widely used in legal, medical, and government workflows because of its simplicity and cross-platform compatibility.
Converting RTF to PDF ensures your documents are universally viewable, maintain formatting across devices, and cannot be easily edited — ideal for final documents, contracts, and archival.
Is RTF to PDF conversion lossless?
Visually, yes. Our converter preserves the exact visual appearance of your document, including fonts, images, colors, and layout. However, the PDF is not editable like the original RTF document — it becomes a static visual representation.
We embed all fonts to ensure the PDF renders identically on any device, even if the viewer doesn't have your fonts installed.
What happens to fonts in my RTF document?
Fonts: All fonts are embedded in the PDF (including custom fonts). This ensures your document looks identical on any device, even without the original fonts installed.
We embed complete font sets (not subsets) for maximum compatibility.
Do you support password-protected RTF files?
No. Our rendering engine cannot process password-protected documents. You'll need to remove password protection before uploading.
Can I convert RTF to Word instead?
This converter produces PDF output. If you need to edit RTF content in Word, simply open the RTF file directly in Microsoft Word — Word natively supports RTF format.
What are the limits for this converter?
| Tier | Max File Size | Max Files/Batch | Parallel Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guest/Free | 50 MB | 50 files | 3 at once |
| Pro | 1024 MB | 1000 files | 6 at once |
Note: File size limits are specific to this converter. Batch and parallel processing limits apply to all documents converters site-wide. See all converter limits →
How are credits calculated for this conversion?
Cost: 1 credit per 5 MB
How it works:
- Files up to 5 MB: 1 credit
- 6-10 MB: 2 credits
- 11-15 MB: 3 credits
- 16-20 MB: 4 credits
Example: A 5 MB document = 1 credit. A 95 MB document = 19 credits.
Why per-megabyte? Larger files require more resources (processing, bandwidth, storage).
What are my daily and monthly credit limits?
Credit allocations vary by account tier:
| Tier | Daily Limit | Monthly Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Guest | 100 credits/day | — |
| Free | 100 credits/day | — |
| Pro | — | 12,000 credits/month |
Daily credits (Guest & Free tiers) reset every day at midnight UTC. Monthly credits (Pro) reset on your billing cycle date.
Note: With 1 credit per 5 MB, a typical document costs 1 credit. Pro users can convert 12000 documents per month.
Answers at a Glance
Quick answers to common questions.
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What's New in RTF to PDF
Latest improvements to this converter
Now available via the Convert.FAST REST API.
Initial release of RTF to PDF converter. Supports Rich Text Format documents with embedded fonts and optimized PDF output.
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