RTF → PDF
Convert RTF to PDF – server-side
Why RTF → PDF?
Convert RTF documents to PDF – universally readable, deleted immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is RTF?
RTF (Rich Text Format) is a universal text format with formatting – supported by many programs.
Are my files safe?
Yes. Files are processed and deleted immediately.
About PDF
PDF (Portable Document Format) was developed by Adobe Systems in 1993 and standardized as ISO 32000 in 2008 after Adobe submitted the format for standardization. PDF is the world's leading format for cross-platform document exchange, preserving layout, fonts, images, and interactive elements exactly – regardless of the display device or operating system. The format is based on a mixture of text, vector graphics, and raster images and supports forms, digital signatures, annotation features, and JavaScript actions. PDF/A, a subset for long-term archiving, is the mandatory format for documents subject to retention requirements in government agencies and enterprises. The file structure enables incremental saving, where changes are appended without rewriting the entire file. PDF 2.0 (ISO 32000-2, 2020) brought improvements in accessibility and security. Criticisms include large file sizes when embedding fonts and images, as well as the difficulty of reliably extracting PDF content – which is why OCR-based conversion tools like wandlio are needed to transform scanned PDFs into editable formats.
About RTF
RTF (Rich Text Format) was developed by Microsoft in 1987 and was the standard format for exchanging formatted text between different word processors on different operating systems and platforms worldwide for over two decades. RTF uses readable control words in curly braces and can contain formatting like bold and italic, fonts, colors, tables, and embedded images. The format was last updated in 2008 with version 1.9.1 and has been considered obsolete since then with no further development by Microsoft. RTF files can be read by virtually every word processor on any operating system, which made it the most reliable exchange format before DOCX and PDF took its place. RTF was particularly important in enterprise environments where Word, WordPerfect, and other programs coexisted and needed a common interchange format. For modern documents, PDF is preferable as a non-editable format and DOCX as an editable format. RTF remains relevant for legacy systems and simple formatted documents.
Why convert RTF → PDF?
RTF (Rich Text Format) is a document exchange format from Microsoft dating back to the 1980s with very limited formatting support — no modern fonts, no Unicode support in older versions, no embedded images. Converting to PDF creates a modern, better-supported version with correct layout, real fonts, and reliable rendering across all platforms. PDF is typically the target format for immutable, professionally formatted distribution. PDF is the standard for immutable documents — layout-stable, viewable on any device, ideal for contracts, invoices, and archiving.