Convert RTF to PDF Online
RTF is a cross-platform document format introduced by Microsoft to exchange formatted text, fonts, and embedded objects between word processors. PDF is a device-independent document format that preserves layout, fonts, vector graphics, and embedded media. AnyConvert converts RTF to PDF securely without installing desktop software.
RTF to PDF Converter
Convert your RTF files to PDF format quickly and easily. Upload your file and download the result.
Max file size: 50MB
Why convert RTF to PDF?
Switching from RTF helps you avoid lacks advanced layout features such as sections, footnotes, and complex styles. PDF excels at consistent rendering across operating systems and devices, making it a better fit when clients or platforms expect business reports, invoices, and official communications.
Portable Document Format also offers supports vector graphics, raster images, forms, multimedia, and digital signatures. That means your converted files stay useful for business reports, invoices, and official communications and digital publishing, brochures, and marketing collateral.
RTF strengths
- Preserves basic formatting such as bold, italics, tables, and lists
- Widely supported by legacy and modern editors alike
- Plain-text syntax makes it resilient to corruption compared to binary formats
PDF advantages
- Consistent rendering across operating systems and devices
- Supports vector graphics, raster images, forms, multimedia, and digital signatures
- Widely accepted for archival and professional printing workflows
Key differences
| Feature | RTF | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Uncompressed / PCM | Lossy or lossless |
| Transparency / Alpha | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Typical file size | Large (uncompressed data) | Varies (depends on chosen codec) |
| Best suited for | Interchanging formatted text between WordPad, Word, and other editors and Generating formatted documents programmatically | Business reports, invoices, and official communications and Digital publishing, brochures, and marketing collateral |
| Standard | Proprietary or partially restricted | Open, royalty-free specification |
Before you convert
- Keep a backup of your original file before converting so you can roll back if needed.
- Review known pain points: Embedding large images quickly inflates file size. Adjust your source file accordingly.
- Check fonts and embedded objects so layout stays consistent after conversion.
Quality tips
- After conversion, scan each page quickly to confirm headings, tables, and bullet lists look correct.
- Download the result immediately and open it in the target application to verify everything matches expectations.
Where PDF fits best
Once you have the converted file, you can plug it straight into business reports, invoices, and official communications, digital publishing, brochures, and marketing collateral, and printable contracts and forms requiring signatures. PDF is the format teams expect in those environments, so you spend less time re-exporting or explaining compatibility issues.
Common PDF use cases
- Business reports, invoices, and official communications
- Digital publishing, brochures, and marketing collateral
- Printable contracts and forms requiring signatures
Tools that open PDF
- Adobe Acrobat
- LibreOffice
- PDF-XChange Editor
Frequently asked questions
Does converting RTF to PDF reduce quality?
No—PDF preserves the original fidelity. You still want to open the converted file once to confirm fonts, colors, or audio loudness survived the transfer.
Can I add transparency during the RTF to PDF conversion?
PDF supports alpha channels. After converting, open the file in an editor such as Adobe Acrobat and remove any backgrounds you no longer need.
Will the layout stay intact after exporting to PDF?
AnyConvert keeps fonts and spacing intact whenever possible. If you rely on custom fonts, embed them or convert text to outlines before uploading.