Convert DOCX to RTF online. Upload a Microsoft Word document, extract readable content, preserve basic bold, italic and underline formatting, then download an RTF file.
Useful for reports, notes, articles, resumes, documents, archives, simple publishing, and software that supports RTF.
Upload a DOCX file and convert it into a downloadable Rich Text Format file.
Upload a DOCX file and click convert to create an RTF file.
A DOCX to RTF Converter helps turn Word documents into Rich Text Format files that open in many editors and office apps.
Convert Microsoft Word .docx files into RTF without installing Word on the server.
Preserve readable text with basic bold, italic and underline formatting where possible.
Download an editable RTF file that works in WordPad, Microsoft Word, LibreOffice and many text editors.
DOCX to RTF conversion changes a Microsoft Word document into Rich Text Format. RTF is an older but widely supported document format that can store editable text and basic formatting.
This tool extracts text from the DOCX XML files, converts the content into RTF syntax, and creates a downloadable .rtf file that can be opened in common document editors.
| DOCX Content | RTF Result | Best Use |
|---|---|---|
| Paragraphs | Editable RTF text | Reports, notes, articles |
| Bold, italic, underline | Basic formatting preserved | Readable rich text output |
| Headers and footers | Optional included text | Full document capture |
| Footnotes and comments | Optional appended text | Research and review files |
| Images and complex layout | Simplified | Text-focused conversion |
Convert DOCX to RTF in three simple steps.
Select a .docx Word document from your device and upload it to the converter.
The tool reads Word XML content and builds an editable RTF file with basic formatting.
Preview extracted text and download the final Rich Text Format file instantly.
Common questions about DOCX conversion, RTF files, formatting, compatibility and server requirements.