Convert Rich Text Format (.rtf) to Markdown
.rtf) documents to Markdown, preserving text with basic bold and italic formatting and paragraph breaks. Dependency-free and 100% client-side — nothing is uploaded.Processing happens 100% in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
How to convert RTF to Markdown
- Upload: drop your .rtf file onto the dropzone, or click to browse.
- Process: the parser strips RTF control words locally and maps bold, italic, and paragraphs to Markdown.
- Download: copy the Markdown or save it as a .md file.
Why Convert RTF to MD with MarkdownForge?
Clean text with basic formatting preserved
The converter strips RTF control words and extracts the readable text, mapping bold and italic runs and paragraph breaks to their Markdown equivalents. The result is portable Markdown free of RTF's verbose control syntax.
100% local — your document never leaves your device
The RTF parser runs entirely in your browser with no external dependencies. No file is transmitted to any server, keeping personal letters, notes, and legacy documents private.
No word processor required
You do not need Word, WordPad, or TextEdit to convert an RTF file. The converter reads the raw RTF markup directly and produces Markdown you can use anywhere.
RTF to Markdown — FAQ
What formatting is preserved when converting RTF to Markdown?
Basic inline formatting — bold and italic — and paragraph breaks are preserved. RTF's more complex features like tables, custom fonts, and colours are dropped since Markdown has no equivalent.
Does it require Microsoft Word or any other software?
No. The converter reads the raw RTF markup directly in your browser. You do not need Word, WordPad, or any word processor installed.
Is my RTF file uploaded to a server?
No. The parser runs entirely in your browser. Your document never leaves your device.
Are images inside the RTF file converted?
Embedded images in RTF are stored as binary control data and are not converted to Markdown. Only the text content and basic formatting are extracted.
Can it handle RTF files from older applications?
Yes. RTF is a stable, long-standing format. The converter handles files produced by older versions of Word, WordPad, and other legacy applications.