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Rich text to plain text

RTF to TXT Converter

Convert RTF to TXT online. Upload a Rich Text Format document, extract readable plain text, preview the result, and download a clean .txt file instantly.

Upload RTF Extract Text Download TXT

Extract clean plain text

Useful for notes, reports, document cleanup, content reuse, SEO drafts, archives and simple text workflows.

Free RTF to TXT Converter Tool

Upload an RTF file and convert it into clean plain text without LibreOffice, Word or command-line tools.

Upload RTF

Click or drop RTF here Supports .rtf files. Maximum file size: 30 MB.
This tool extracts readable text from RTF. Advanced formatting, images, tables and design elements are removed because TXT is plain text only.

TXT Output

Ready to Convert

Upload an RTF file and click convert to extract plain text.

Text preview will appear here after conversion.
Native PHP Text Extractor
0 Words Extracted
0 Text Lines
0 KB TXT Size
This RTF to TXT Converter uses native PHP to parse RTF control words and extract readable text. No database, API, Composer, cURL, FFmpeg, LibreOffice, Microsoft Word, ZipArchive or PHP exec() is required.

Why Use an RTF to TXT Converter?

An RTF to TXT Converter helps remove rich formatting and turn formatted documents into simple plain text files.

Upload RTF Files

Convert Rich Text Format files created in WordPad, Microsoft Word, LibreOffice and similar editors.

Extract Clean Text

Remove formatting codes and extract readable paragraphs, line breaks, tabs and Unicode text.

Download TXT

Get a lightweight .txt file that works in Notepad, code editors, CMS tools and content workflows.

What Is RTF to TXT Conversion?

RTF to TXT conversion changes a Rich Text Format document into a plain text file. RTF can contain formatting instructions, fonts, colors and layout codes, while TXT stores only readable text.

This tool reads the uploaded RTF file, removes RTF control words, converts common symbols and Unicode characters, cleans extra spacing, and creates a downloadable .txt file.

RTF Content TXT Result Best Use
Formatted paragraphs Plain text paragraphs Content reuse
Bold, italic and fonts Formatting removed Clean text output
RTF line breaks TXT line breaks Readable notes
Unicode symbols Converted plain text Copy editing
Rich text files Lightweight .txt file Archives and CMS import

How It Works

Convert RTF to TXT in three simple steps.

Upload RTF

Select a Rich Text Format file from your device and choose your preferred TXT line ending.

Extract Text

The tool parses the RTF content, removes formatting instructions and keeps readable plain text.

Download TXT

Preview the extracted text and download the final clean .txt file instantly.

RTF to TXT Converter FAQs

Common questions about RTF extraction, TXT output, formatting, compatibility and server requirements.

An RTF to TXT Converter extracts readable text from a Rich Text Format file and saves it as a plain .txt file.
Yes. It creates a real downloadable .txt file containing the extracted plain text from your RTF document.
No. TXT is a plain text format, so rich formatting such as bold, italic, fonts, colors and layout is removed.
No. This converter uses native PHP to extract text from RTF, so LibreOffice and Microsoft Word are not required.
No. It does not need a database, API, Composer, cURL, FFmpeg, LibreOffice, Microsoft Word, ZipArchive or PHP exec(). It only needs PHP uploads and a writable folder.