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RTF file format

Extension.rtf
Categorydocuments
Programs
AbiWord
Kword
TextEdit
Main programWordPad
DescriptionRich Text Format (RTF) may not be the most popular word processing file format, but it is one of the most versatile. It is used for exchanging text-based files from one word processing file to another. For example, you can create and transfer RTF files to someone using Microsoft Word, as well as convert the same to Portable Document File (PDF).Here are some of the characteristics or distinctive features of Rich Text Format (RTF): 1. RTF files have a smaller size because document history data is not stored. 2. Most word processors, such as Microsoft Word, can read RTF files.
Technical detailsHow to create and how to open an RTF file?
Do you want to learn how you can create a Rich Text Format (RTF) file? It is important to note that RTF files were one of the earliest word processing file types, with development dating back to the 1980s. The idea was brought to life by the Microsoft Word team.
You can create an RTF file directly from Microsoft Word.
If you want to open an RTF file, simply send or transfer the file to any device (computer or smartphone) that has a word processor, such as Google Docs and Microsoft Word.
You can use the following applications/programs to open your RTF file:
1. Google Drive
2. OneDrive
3. Google Chrome
4. WordPad
5. Dropbox
6. LibreOffice
7. TextEdit
8. AbiWord
9. Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
Which other formats RTF can be converted into and why?
Rich Text Format (RTF) is one of the most versatile word processing file types, allowing it to be used alongside other word processing file formats.
Here are some of the other formats that RTF files can be converted into:
1. DOC
2. DOCX
3. PDF
4. TXT
DOC is the most popular alternative to Rich Text Format (RTF) as it is developed by the same team that created RTF – the Microsoft Word team. Therefore, Microsoft Word can be conveniently used to create and convert Rich Text Format (RTF). Additionally, RTF files may need to be converted to PDF format for easy conversion and support for inserting images.
MIME type
text/rtf