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Convert DOC (Word) to RTF

Convert DOC (Word) documents to RTF format, edit and optimize documents online and free.

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Microsoft Word Document (Legacy) (.doc)

DOC files (abbreviated from Document), are the native format of the most popular word-processing program, Microsoft Word, developed by Microsoft Corporation first in 1983. DOC is a binary file format and can contain formatted text, tables, images, charts, and other document elements.

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Rich Text Format (.rtf)

The RTF file extension represents a dynamic document format created by Microsoft, notable for its advanced text formatting capabilities and interoperability across various platforms. This format accommodates detailed formatting and image embedding, facilitating the consistent sharing and modification of documents among disparate systems and word processing software. Although Microsoft discontinued updates to RTF in 2008, its broad acceptance and compatibility have sustained its role as a trusted standard for document exchange.

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How to convert DOC (Word) to RTF?

  1. Upload DOC (Word) File

    Click the Choose File button to select the DOC (Word) file.

  2. Select DOC (Word) Tools

    Check the file preview quickly and use DOC (Word) to RTF tools if you need to change the conversion settings.

  3. Download Your RTF

    Once the convert is complete, you can download the final RTF file.

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How to change DOC format to RTF?

To change DOC format to RTF, upload your DOC file to proceed to the preview page. Use any available tools if you want to edit and manipulate your DOC file. Click on the convert button and wait for the convert to complete. Download the converted RTF file afterward.

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Convert DOC (Word) to RTF on macOS

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your macOS system.

  1. Open macOS Terminal.
  2. Either cd to DOC (Word) file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your DOC_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert DOC_INPUT_FILE --to rtf

Convert DOC (Word) to RTF on Windows

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Windows system.

  1. Open Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell.
  2. Either cd to DOC (Word) file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your DOC_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert DOC_INPUT_FILE --to rtf

Convert DOC (Word) to RTF on Linux

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Linux system.

  1. Open Linux Terminal.
  2. Either cd to DOC (Word) file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your DOC_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert DOC_INPUT_FILE --to rtf

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