Legacy documents
Pull text from older `.rtf` files when you do not need the original formatting or embedded objects.
RTF to Text
Convert RTF files into plain text
Upload an `.rtf` file or paste Rich Text Format markup to extract readable plain text. The conversion runs in your browser, so the file and extracted text are not uploaded to AAAI Tools servers.
What this converter handles
RTF stores formatting as control words around text. This tool removes common formatting instructions and keeps readable text, paragraph breaks, tabs, Unicode characters, and common punctuation escapes.
- Use files or pasted markup. Upload an `.rtf` file, or paste raw RTF content copied from another source.
- Extract plain text. Formatting such as fonts, colors, bold, italics, tables, and embedded images is ignored.
- Download TXT. Save a clean text copy for notes, search, translation prep, or content review.
Common uses
RTF appears in old document exports, email clients, support tickets, note apps, and legacy systems. Plain text makes that content easier to reuse.
Email and support notes
Clean up RTF fragments from email clients, ticket exports, or copied rich text fields.
Content migration
Prepare simple text before moving content into a CMS, spreadsheet, Markdown editor, translation tool, or archive.
RTF to text FAQ
Does this preserve formatting?
No. It intentionally removes formatting and extracts readable plain text. Use a word processor if you need visual layout or styled output.
Why do some files have missing text?
RTF can contain complex destinations, embedded objects, images, tables, and application-specific data. This tool focuses on normal visible text and common control words.
Does the file get uploaded?
No. File reading and conversion happen in the browser tab after the page loads.