Rich Text Format (RTF) to Markdown
Convert RTF files from WordPad, TextEdit and older word processors into clean Markdown.
Your file is processed in this tab and never sent to any server.
How to convert RTF to Markdown
Choose the file
Drop your .rtf file on the box above, or click the box to pick it from your device.
Let it convert locally
The file is converted in your browser with WebAssembly, usually in a second or two. The first time, the converter engine is downloaded once.
Review the Markdown
Check the result in the text box and edit it there if you need to.
Copy, download or make a PDF
Copy the Markdown, download it as a .md file, or open it in the editor to export a styled PDF.
Good to know
- Formatting like bold, italic and lists is preserved.
RTF to Markdown: questions and answers
Which apps create RTF files?
WordPad, macOS TextEdit, older versions of Word and many other word processors can save as Rich Text Format (.rtf). All of them can be converted here.
What formatting is kept?
Paragraphs, bold, italic and strikethrough text, tables and links. Fonts, sizes and colors are dropped because Markdown does not store them.
Is my RTF file uploaded?
No. It is converted locally in your browser; files up to 50 MB are accepted.
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