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Converting from PDF (Portable Document Format) to RTF (Rich Text Format) helps you work with your content in a different application or workflow. PDF and RTF serve different purposes, and converting between them bridges the gap.
PDF (Portable Document Format, introduced in 1993) uses Flate, JPEG, JPEG2000, JBIG2, CCITT for embedded content compression. RTF (Rich Text Format, introduced in 1987) uses None (tagged plain text) compression. PDF browser support: Universal (built-in PDF viewers in all major browsers). RTF browser support: None (requires text editor or office application).
The quality impact depends on the specific settings used during conversion. RTF uses compression that may affect quality depending on the chosen settings.
Typical PDF file size: A 10-page text document: ~100-300 KB; with images: ~1-10 MB. Typical RTF file size: A 10-page formatted document: ~100-500 KB.
For the best conversion results, always start from the highest quality source file available. Converting from a previously compressed file compounds any existing compression artifacts. When in doubt, use higher quality settings — you can always re-convert at lower quality later, but you cannot recover quality that has been lost.
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SquishConvert supports over 358 file conversion combinations across images, documents, audio, and video.
Your converted .rtf file maintains the best possible quality. No unnecessary compression or quality loss.
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Most files convert in under 10 seconds. Larger files may take a bit longer depending on size.
Yes. Files are encrypted during transfer, processed on secure servers, and deleted immediately after conversion. We never store your files.
Currently, SquishConvert converts one file at a time. Batch conversion is coming soon — stay tuned!
Free users can convert files up to 10 MB. Pro users can convert files up to 500 MB.