RTF to PDF Converter
Convert Rich Text Format files to PDF documents. Free, private, no upload stored.
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Why convert RTF to PDF?
RTF files can look different across word processors. Converting to PDF locks in your formatting for consistent viewing on any device.
About Converting RTF to PDF
RTF is a plain-text document format that encodes basic formatting (bold, fonts, colors) in a way almost every word processor can read. It is a safe lowest-common-denominator exchange format. When you need to move away from RTF, the usual reason is simple: larger than docx.
Converting your RTF document to PDF solves that. PDF is the universal fixed-layout document format. It freezes fonts, images and layout so a file looks identical on every device, which is why it is the standard for contracts, invoices and reports. In practice you gain identical appearance on every device and universally supported. PrivConvert runs the whole RTF-to-PDF conversion in server memory and deletes your file the instant the PDF is ready — nothing is stored, logged or reused.
When this conversion helps
- You need identical appearance on every device
- You need universally supported
- You need supports encryption, signatures and forms
- Sharing a RTF document with someone whose software expects PDF
Tips for best results
- Files up to 250 MB are supported, and you can batch-convert several RTF files at once; each is processed privately and deleted immediately.
How to Convert RTF to PDF Online
Converting RTF files to PDF format is simple with PrivConvert. Our free online converter handles the entire process in your browser with no software installation required. Your files are processed securely in memory and never stored on our servers.
Drag and drop your file into the upload area, click to browse your device, or paste a URL to a file hosted online. You can upload files up to 250 MB and batch convert up to 20 files at once.
Once uploaded, the conversion from RTF to PDF starts automatically. The process runs entirely in an isolated environment - your data never leaves the secure pipeline.
Your converted file is ready instantly. Click the download button to save it to your device. The file is deleted from memory immediately after download.
Why Choose PrivConvert?
Unlike other online converters that upload your files to remote servers, store them for days, and may use them for AI training or sell your data, PrivConvert was built with privacy as the foundation. Here's what makes us different:
Files are processed in volatile memory (RAM) and immediately purged. Nothing is ever written to disk or backed up.
All uploads and downloads are encrypted with TLS 1.3. Your files cannot be intercepted in transit.
Use any tool instantly without signing up, providing an email, or creating a profile. No tracking cookies, no user profiling.
Compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. No plugins or desktop software needed - just a modern web browser.
RTF vs PDF - Format Comparison
| Feature | RTF | |
|---|---|---|
| File extension | .rtf | |
| Full name | Rich Text Format | Portable Document Format |
| Introduced | 1987 | 1993 |
| Encoding | Text | Binary |
| Editable | Yes | No |
| Open standard | Yes | Yes |
| Supported by PrivConvert | Yes (as input) | Yes (as output) |
| Privacy-safe conversion | In-memory, zero storage | |
| Max file size | 250 MB per file | |
| Batch support | Up to 20 files simultaneously | |
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