RTF to DOCX Converter - Rich Text to Word Online

Convert RTF files to Microsoft Word DOCX format. Upgrade legacy Rich Text Format documents to modern Word. Browser-based, private.

Note: First conversion initializes Pandoc WebAssembly (~55MB download). Subsequent conversions are instant and work offline.

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Accepts .rtf files

DOCX file downloaded

Security: Only process files from sources you trust. All processing happens locally in your browser.

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Frequently Asked Questions

DOCX is the modern Word format with better compatibility, smaller file sizes, and support for advanced features. RTF is a legacy format that lacks many modern formatting capabilities.

Yes. Text formatting (bold, italic, underline), fonts, colors, tables, and images are preserved during conversion. Complex RTF features convert to their DOCX equivalents.

No. All conversion happens in your browser using Pandoc WebAssembly. Your documents never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy.

Standard RTF formatting including paragraphs, lists, tables, images, headers, footers, and text styles. Some legacy RTF-specific features may simplify in DOCX.

RTF doesn't support encryption natively. If your RTF file opens normally, it will convert. Password-protected DOCX output isn't supported.

Browser memory limits apply. Files under 50MB convert reliably. Very large documents may be slow depending on your device's capabilities.

Yes. Images embedded in the RTF file are extracted and embedded in the DOCX output. Linked images may not transfer if they reference external files.

Absolutely. The output is a standard DOCX file that opens in Microsoft Word, LibreOffice, Google Docs, or any Word-compatible application.

Similar results, but this tool works without installing Word. Perfect for quick conversions or when you don't have Word available.

Yes. After the first use downloads Pandoc (~55MB), subsequent conversions work completely offline. Great for privacy-sensitive documents.

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