Convert RTF to DOCX online and turn WordPad and TextEdit files into modern Word documents. Upload files up to 20GB and download the converted result in a few clicks.
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HOW IT WORKS
Three steps, no account, nothing to install.
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Upload your RTF files
Drag in .rtf files from WordPad, TextEdit, a reporting system or an old archive.
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Convert to DOCX
Start the conversion. LibreOffice reads the RTF formatting and saves it as a Word document.
03
Download the DOCX
Download each DOCX, or several together as one ZIP.
RTF
RTF is Microsoft's Rich Text Format, a plain-text markup for formatted documents that almost every word processor reads.
DOCX
DOCX is Microsoft Word's default document format since 2007, an Office Open XML file that Word, Google Docs and Pages open.
FILE FORMATS
SOURCE
Rich Text Format was released by Microsoft in 1987 to move formatted text between programs. It stores fonts, bold and italic, tables and pictures as readable control codes. WordPad and Mac TextEdit save it by default, and many legal, medical and business systems still export reports as RTF. Microsoft stopped updating the spec in 2008.
TARGET
Word switched to DOCX with Office 2007. A DOCX is a ZIP of XML files describing text, styles, tables, images, comments and tracked changes, standardized as ISO Office Open XML. It is the default exchange format for editable documents, accepted by Word, Google Docs, Pages, LibreOffice and most online forms.
| Feature | RTF | DOCX |
|---|---|---|
| Developed by | Microsoft | Microsoft (ISO OOXML) |
| File extension | .rtf | .docx |
| Editable | Yes | Yes |
| Layout | Basic page layout | Page layout, flows on edit |
| Best for | Exchanging text between programs | Editable documents |
| Opens in | Word processors; WordPad, TextEdit | Word, Google Docs, Pages |
USE CASES
When an RTF needs to become a proper Word document.
Edit a system export in Word
Medical, legal and accounting systems often export reports as RTF. DOCX is easier to edit and share.
Update old WordPad documents
Bring older RTF letters and notes into the current Word format.
Continue a TextEdit document in Word
Mac TextEdit saves RTF by default; Word users prefer DOCX.
Use tracked changes and comments
DOCX supports the full Word review workflow.
Upload to an online form
Many portals take DOCX but reject RTF.
Clean up a mail merge template
Convert RTF templates to DOCX for modern mail merge.
Import into Google Docs
Google Docs imports DOCX reliably.
Reduce file size
RTF files with pictures can be huge. DOCX compresses them.
Standardize a document archive
Bring mixed RTF and DOC files into one format.
Prepare a transcript or legal document
Court reporters and transcription tools often output RTF.
SUPPORTED FILES
RTF files from any program that writes Rich Text are supported.
RTF documents from Windows and Mac's built-in editors.
RTF reports from medical, legal, accounting and CRM software.
Embedded images are kept, and the DOCX is usually much smaller.
Tables, bullets and numbering carry over.
Upload several RTFs and download the DOCX files as a ZIP.
TROUBLESHOOTING
RTF is an old format, so a few differences are possible.
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Fonts that aren't available are replaced with similar ones. Install the original font or choose a standard one in Word.
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RTF spacing rules differ slightly from Word's. Adjust paragraph spacing in Word.
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Very old or unusual RTF tables can lose some column widths. Resize the columns in Word.
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That's normal. RTF stores pictures as text-encoded data, while DOCX compresses them.
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RTF from old systems may use legacy code pages. Check accented characters after converting.
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Open the RTF in WordPad or TextEdit to check it isn't damaged.
Word, Excel and LibreOffice can save RTF as DOCX once installed. dragdropdo does the same conversion in the browser, on any device.
| What matters | dragdropdo | Desktop Office Suites |
|---|---|---|
| Nothing to install | ✓Yes. Runs in any modern browser. | ~Yes, a large install. Microsoft 365 also needs a subscription. |
| Works on phones and tablets | ✓Yes. Desktop, Android, iPhone and iPad. | ~Mobile apps exist, but saving to other formats is limited. |
| Batch conversion | ✓Yes. Add many files and download one ZIP. | ~No. One document at a time unless you script it. |
| Share finished files | ✓Yes. Send a unique link from the result page. | ~You upload and share the files yourself. |
| Pricing | ✓Free with daily limits. $2.99 or $6.99 passes for unlimited use, no monthly plan. | ~Free (LibreOffice) to subscription (Microsoft 365). |
| Exact Microsoft Word layout | ✓Laid out by LibreOffice, so line breaks can differ slightly. | ~Word renders its own documents exactly. |
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WHY DRAGDROPDO
Convert RTF to DOCX in your browser, with nothing to install and nothing kept after 24 hours.
Private by default
Files are encrypted in transit and deleted from our servers automatically after 24 hours.
No install required
Convert in any modern browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone or iPad. No app and no sign-up wall.
Big files and batches
Upload files up to 20GB each, add several at once, and download the results one by one or as a ZIP.
Share & download
Save finished files to your device or pass them on with a share link from the result page.
MORE RTF TOOLS
Rich Text Format (RTF) is a versatile file format developed by Microsoft for text documents. It allows for complex formatting, including different fonts, colors, and graphics, ensuring compatibility across various word processors. Ideal for sharing formatted documents while maintaining styles, RTF files can be opened on numerous platforms, making them a reliable choice for document exchange.
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