What is HTML to RTF
HTML to RTF is a free browser converter that turns a limited subset of HTML into simple RTF as you edit (live output). It covers common blocks and basic emphasis — not full Word-quality RTF with fonts, colors, images, and rich hyperlinks.
Prefer HTML to DOCX when you specifically need .docx. Links, code, and span elements contribute text; tables are flattened with tab-separated cells.
How to use HTML to RTF
- Step 1: Add HTML. Paste, Import, Sample, or Fetch URL.
- Step 2: Watch RTF update live. No separate Convert button — output follows your edits.
- Step 3: Copy or download .rtf. Open the file in a word processor that accepts RTF.
HTML to RTF Features
- Live HTML → simple RTF conversion
- Common blocks and basic bold/italic/underline/strike
- Tables as tab-separated cells; links/code/span as text
- Sample, Import, Fetch URL, Copy, Download (.rtf)
Common use cases
- Simple web copy to RTF: Move basic structured content into an RTF interchange file.
- Legacy RTF pipelines: Hand off content to tools that still prefer RTF over DOCX.
Converts HTML toward simple RTF:
- HTML input
- RTF output (.rtf)
Need Word .docx instead? Use HTML to DOCX. Reverse: RTF to HTML.
FAQ
Is HTML to RTF free?
Yes. Tools Viewer tools are free to use in the browser with no account required.
Do I need to create an account to use HTML to RTF?
No. Open the tool and start working — signup is not required.
Is my content uploaded to your servers?
Pasted or imported content for HTML to RTF is processed in your browser. Tools Viewer does not store it. Optional Fetch URL (when available) retrieves a public page through a short-lived request so you can edit the result locally.
Is this the same as HTML to DOCX?
No. RTF is a different format with simpler mapping here. Prefer
HTML to DOCX when you specifically need .docx.
How do I convert HTML to RTF online?
Paste HTML into HTML to RTF, wait for the live RTF output, then Copy or Download a .rtf file.
HTML to RTF