Convert DOC to RTF
Free and instant — your DOC files are processed securely on our servers and deleted right after conversion. Nothing is stored.
How to convert DOC to RTF
- Step 01
Add your DOC files
Drop them into the box above or click to browse. You can add several files at once.
- Step 02
Conversion starts instantly
Your file is sent to our servers, converted and deleted right away — no sign-up, no queue, no waiting.
- Step 03
Download your RTF files
Save each file individually or grab them all at once. Done.
Why convert DOC to RTF?
Converting DOC to RTF turns an old Word document into a format almost any word processor can open — a lightweight alternative when the recipient's software doesn't handle the legacy binary format well.
DOC vs RTF at a glance
DOC is the legacy Word format — a binary file superseded by DOCX in 2007, still floating around from old templates and archives. RTF is the cross-platform text format — plain-text markup for bold, fonts and layout that virtually every word processor since the 1980s can read.
| Property | DOC | RTF |
|---|---|---|
| Extension | .doc | .rtf |
| Full name | Microsoft Word 97-2003 Document | Rich Text Format |
| First released | 1983 | 1987 |
| Developed by | Microsoft | Microsoft |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Transparency | No | No |
| Animation | No | No |
| Best for | old Word documents from Office 97-2003 that newer apps struggle to open | formatted text that needs to open in almost any word processor, regardless of vendor |
DOC to RTF — frequently asked questions
Is this DOC to RTF converter really free?
Yes — completely free, with no sign-up, no watermarks and no daily limits.
Will formatting survive?
Basic text, tables and images convert well between these two legacy-friendly formats.
Is the conversion private?
Your DOC is sent to our servers, converted using LibreOffice, and the result is returned to you. Your file is deleted immediately after conversion and never stored.
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