What is Rich Text Format?
A document interchange format representing text and formatting with portable control words. Local PDF exports create reflowed Unicode text.
PDF text export does not reproduce the original page layout or illustrations.
Technical details
RTF represents a document as nested groups, control words, and control symbols that describe text formatting and document content. [2]
Background and compatibility
Microsoft describes RTF as a text-and-graphics interchange format for different output devices, operating environments, and operating systems. [1]
Sources and references
- Rich Text Format (RTF) Specification, version 1.6Microsoft
- Rich Text Format SyntaxMicrosoft
Preview on your device
Text inspection and a locally generated PDF layout preview where the desktop Office engine is available.
Conversion support
Choose among the outputs listed below. Office conversion uses a browser engine when available and our hosted engines when required. Text exports reflow content. DRM removal is unavailable.
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