RTF Viewer — Open Rich Text Format Files Online, Free
Open an .rtf document with formatting, embedded images, and layout preserved — no Word installation, no upload.
1. Choose or drop a file
2. View instantly
3. Download when done
What this viewer does
- Preserves fonts, bold/italic/underline, and basic layout
- Renders embedded WMF/EMF images
- Readable, scrollable document view
- Download the original file back at any time
- Works with documents exported from Word, WordPad, and other editors
How it's rendered
rtf.js. Parses the RTF control-word stream and renders it (including embedded WMF/EMF images) directly to HTML, in-browser.
Nothing about this file is ever sent to a server — open your browser's DevTools Network tab while using this viewer and you'll see no request carrying your file's contents.
100% Private
Files never leave your device. There is no server that ever receives your file's contents.
No Uploads
Every format is decoded and rendered locally via WebAssembly or JavaScript. Open your browser's Network tab and confirm nothing is sent.
No Storage
Nothing is written to a server or database. Memory clears the moment you close or reload the tab.
GDPR-friendly by design
There's no file data collection to comply with in the first place — no account, no tracking of file contents, no analytics on what you view.
RTF viewer — FAQ
Do I need Microsoft Word to open an RTF file?
No — this viewer renders RTF directly to HTML in your browser.
Will complex formatting render exactly like Word?
Most formatting and embedded images render faithfully; highly complex or unusual RTF constructs may render as simplified text.
Is my document uploaded anywhere?
No, it's parsed and rendered entirely client-side.
Can I edit the RTF here?
This is a viewer, not an editor. For editing, use Word, WordPad, or a compatible editor.
Why RTF instead of DOCX?
RTF is an older, simpler rich-text interchange format still used by many legacy tools and email clients — this viewer handles it separately from the DOCX viewer.