RTF to MD Converter • Online & Free • MConverter

How to convert RTF to MD?

You can convert RTF to MD with MConverter in three easy steps:

Choose RTF files from your device or cloud storage
At the top of this page, drag and drop your RTFs.

Alternatively, click on the Browse box to select files with your device's file picker, or copy and paste an RTF file by pressing Ctrl+V (or ⌘+V on Mac).

MConverter can easily import RTFs from Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox.

Converting a folder with RTF files to MD is also supported: simply paste, drag and drop it, or use the ADD FOLDER button.
Click or tap on MD from the list of target formats
You could also use the search box at the top right to quickly find the format you need, whether it's MD or something else.
Get your MD files after MConverter has finished processing them
Click on DOWNLOAD ALL to save your MDs to your default downloads folder, or select SAVE TO to choose another location.

You can also configure automatic file downloads during the conversion process or in the settings menu. When enabled, each MD file is downloaded as soon as its conversion is complete, without waiting for the others to finish.

If supported by your device, you'll see a Share icon, allowing you to directly send converted files to other apps.

About the formats

File extension	.rtf
Category	Document/Office file formats
Developed by	Microsoft
Mime type	text/rtf

Format description

RTF is a rich text file. It can include some basic formatting, fonts, and colors. JPG and PNG images, among others, can be embedded inside RTF documents.

File extension	.md
Alternative filename extension	.markdown
Category	Document/Office file formats
Developed by	John Gruber, Aaron Swartz and others
Mime type	text/markdown

Format description

Markdown files are text-based files that use lightweight symbols to define formatting (like # for headings or ** for bold).

AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and others often output content in Markdown format - using bold text, bullet points, headings, and code blocks to structure their responses.

The Markdown format is frequently used by developers for README files, documentation, and note-taking. You can find Markdown files on platforms like GitHub, Stack Overflow, Reddit, and Discord, and personal knowledge bases like Obsidian and Notion.

MConverter's Markdown converter tool uses the CommonMark flavor, which offers more standardized markup rules.

Common questions about converting RTF to MD

Can I convert RTF to MD in bulk?

Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple RTFs to MDs simultaneously. You can even drag and drop folders containing RTFs to convert to MD.
Pasting RTF files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.

Can I convert an RTF file to MD, if its size is 2 GB?

Yes, with MConverter Pro you can convert big RTFs, up to 2 gigabytes each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert RTF files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.

Is converting RTFs to MD safe with MConverter?

Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your RTF files are only accessible by you. 4 hours after the conversion completes, they are automatically deleted from MConverter’s servers. You can also delete your RTFs and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion by clicking the bin icon.
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How long does it take to convert RTF to MD?

For most documents, the wait may be a minute or so. However, MConverter also supports converting larger documents, meaning that it could take a while (up to over an hour, for example).