The tool extracts textual content from a PDF document and places it into an editable Rich Text Format file. The output is an RTF file that can be opened in virtually any word processor, such as Microsoft Word, LibreOffice Writer, or WordPad, for further modification and formatting.
When this is useful
Imagine you received a contract in PDF format and need to urgently correct several clauses before signing. Instead of retyping the text, you convert it to RTF, open it in Word, and make the edits. Another scenario: you are writing an essay and found relevant information in an old PDF book. Conversion to RTF will allow you to quickly copy the necessary paragraphs into your main document without being distracted by the original's complex formatting.
Step-by-step instructions
- First, click the upload area and select the source PDF file from your device.
- Wait for the file to be fully uploaded to the server.
- If necessary, you can review the available settings, although they are usually not required for basic text extraction.
- Then, start the conversion process by clicking the corresponding button.
- Once processing is complete, download the finished RTF document via the link that appears.
How to verify the result
After opening the RTF file, verify that all text has been extracted correctly, especially in areas with complex layouts, columns, or tables. If you discover unreadable characters or gibberish, this may indicate that the source PDF contained scanned images rather than actual text. In that case, the tool will not be able to extract the content, as it does not perform optical character recognition.
Important limitations
It is important to understand that this converter is focused specifically on text extraction, so complex visual formatting, such as multi-column layouts, text wrapping around images, and precise element positioning, will be lost or significantly simplified. Images embedded in the PDF are not transferred to the final RTF file. If your PDF size exceeds 20 megabytes, a Plus subscription plan may be required for its processing.