RTF Converter — Free Online
Extract plain text from RTF files. Works in your browser, no install needed.
Free with a CeevTech Tools account — no credit card required.
How to use RTF Converter
Paste RTF code or choose a .rtf file.
Click Convert to Plain Text.
Click Copy to grab the extracted text.
Why use CeevTech RTF Converter?
Got an old .rtf document and just need the words out of it? CeevTech RTF Converter strips RTF formatting codes and gives you clean plain text you can copy anywhere. Paste RTF code or choose a .rtf file, and the converter keeps paragraph breaks and tabs and decodes special and Unicode characters. It all happens in your browser.
- Fast: processes your document in seconds.
- Private: runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
- Works everywhere: desktop, tablet and phone, in any modern browser.
- One account, 79+ tools: PDF, image, office, AI, developer and business tools in one place.
Frequently asked questions
Is bold, italic and other formatting kept?
No. The converter outputs plain text only and removes all RTF formatting.
Do I need to click Convert after choosing a file?
No. Choosing a .rtf file loads it and converts it straight away. The button is for text you paste in.
Is RTF Converter free?
Free with a CeevTech Tools account — no credit card required.
Do I need to install anything?
No. RTF Converter runs online in your browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone.
Is my data private?
Yes. RTF Converter runs entirely in your browser, so your data never leaves your device.