Convert Rich Text Format to HTML Online Free
Convert Rich Text Format documents to HTML for web publishing, email templates, CMS import, and making formatted document content accessible in any browser.
ChangeThisFile converts your Rich Text Format document to HTML using LibreOffice on our secure servers, translating RTF formatting into web-standard HTML with inline CSS. The output is immediately usable for web publishing, email systems, and CMS platforms. Encrypted upload, automatic file deletion, completely free with no signup required.
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Rich Text Format vs HTML: Format Comparison
Key differences between the two formats
| Feature | Rich Text Format | HTML |
|---|---|---|
| Format type | Plain text with control words (.rtf) | Web markup language |
| Specification | Microsoft RTF Specification 1.9.1 | W3C HTML Living Standard |
| Introduced | 1987 | 1991 |
| Primary use | Cross-application document exchange | Web publishing and display |
| Rendering | Word processor required | Any web browser, no software needed |
| Styling model | RTF control words for formatting | CSS classes and inline styles |
| Advanced features | Core text formatting | Full web interactivity via JavaScript |
When to Convert
Common scenarios where this conversion is useful
Converting RTF email bodies to HTML email
Many email clients store message bodies in RTF. Convert to HTML for use in modern email marketing platforms and HTML email templates.
Web publishing legacy RTF documents
Convert old RTF-based reports, articles, or documentation to HTML for publication on websites and content platforms.
CMS content migration
Import RTF document content into WordPress, Ghost, or any HTML-accepting content management system by converting to HTML first.
Documentation platform integration
Convert RTF-based technical documentation to HTML for hosting on documentation sites, wikis, and knowledge bases.
Browser-accessible archival
Convert RTF archives to HTML so the content is permanently accessible in any web browser without requiring specialized word processor software.
How to Convert Rich Text Format to HTML
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Upload your Rich Text Format file
Drag and drop your .rtf file onto the converter, or click to browse. Files up to 50 MB are supported for free.
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Server-side conversion with LibreOffice
Your file is securely uploaded and converted on our servers using LibreOffice headless, translating RTF control words into structured HTML with inline CSS styles.
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Download the result
Once conversion is complete, click Download to save your .html file. The uploaded file is automatically deleted from our servers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, completely free. Convert RTF to HTML with no cost, no signup, and no watermarks.
LibreOffice generates a complete HTML file with inline CSS styles representing the text formatting, headings, lists, tables, and other elements from the RTF document.
Yes. Bold, italic, underline, paragraph styles, fonts, headings, and lists from RTF are mapped to their HTML and CSS equivalents.
Yes. The converted HTML is suitable for pasting into CMS editors. You may want to strip verbose inline styles if your CMS has its own stylesheet.
Yes. Tables from RTF documents are converted to HTML table elements with content and basic formatting preserved.
No. Files are automatically deleted immediately after conversion. Nothing is stored or retained.
Yes. Files are transferred over encrypted HTTPS connections. Your data is protected in transit.
The conversion uses LibreOffice headless on our servers, using LibreOffice's HTML export filter to produce clean, structured output.
Images embedded in RTF are typically exported alongside the HTML as separate files, with the HTML referencing them via relative paths.
Files up to 50 MB are supported for free conversion.
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