MorphFlux
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Free RTF to Plain Text Converter

Strip RTF formatting and extract clean plain text — instant conversion, no upload needed.

Drop files here — any supported format

or click to browse — unsupported types are dimmed in the file picker · local processing

Max file size: images / data / documents 50 MB · audio & video 200 MB · subtitles 10 MB. This tool: up to 50 MB per file.

Why use MorphFlux?

RTF to plain text conversion runs entirely in your browser — strip formatting instantly with no server upload.

Runs locally in your browser

Your RTF files are processed entirely on your device. Nothing is uploaded to any server, keeping your document content completely private.

Removes all RTF markup

All RTF control characters, formatting codes, font definitions, and style markup are cleanly removed, leaving only the readable text content.

Preserves paragraph structure

Paragraph breaks and line breaks from the original RTF document are preserved in the plain text output for readability.

Free with no signup required

Convert as many RTF files as you need, completely free. No account, no email, no credit card required.

When would you need this?

Common scenarios where extracting plain text from RTF documents saves time.

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Extracting text content from RTF documents for use in plain text editors or note-taking apps

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Converting RTF files to plain text for processing in data analysis or AI tools

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Stripping RTF formatting from exported documents before importing into a CMS or database

About RTF and TXT

Understanding what gets removed when converting RTF to plain text.

RTF

What is RTF?

RTF h Text Format) is a document format developed by Microsoft that stores text along with formatting instructions such as fonts, colors, bold, italic, and paragraph styles. RTF files are widely used for document exchange between different word processors.

TXT

What is TXT?

TXT (Plain Text) contains only the raw text content with all formatting removed. Plain text files are universally compatible with any text editor and are ideal for processing, searching, or importing text content into other applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about converting RTF to plain text online.

How do I convert RTF to plain text?

Upload your RTF file using the converter above. The formatting is stripped instantly and you can download the plain text file right away.

What formatting is removed?

All RTF formatting is removed including fonts, colors, bold, italic, underline, tables, images, and all other markup. Only the readable text content is kept.

Is my file uploaded to a server?

No. All processing happens locally in your browser. Your RTF files never leave your device.

Will tables and lists be preserved?

Table structure and list formatting are not preserved in plain text output. The text content of tables and lists is extracted but the visual structure is removed.

Is there a file size limit?

Files up to 50MB are supported.

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