How to Convert RTF to OPML — Quick & Free
Fast, instant RTF to OPML conversion. No signup required. Just drop your .rtf file and get .opml in seconds.
Batch Settings
About RTF to OPML Conversion
Short answer: yes, you can convert RTF to OPML online for free, and quality is well preserved with the right settings. Just upload your .rtf file to CocoConvert, pick OPML as the output, and click Convert. The whole process takes seconds.
Now for the details. RTF (Rich Text Format) supports basic formatting and is readable across word processors. OPML is a widely used file format. Converting between these two formats lets you convert between formats quickly.
Your RTF file is decoded and re-encoded as OPML. Converting RTF to OPML maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
CocoConvert runs entirely online — no software to install, no account to create. Your files are encrypted during upload (TLS), processed on isolated servers in Germany, and permanently deleted after 24 hours. It works in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, and all mobile browsers.
Need to convert more than one file? Free users can do 5 per hour. Pro gets 100 per hour with files up to 5 GB each.
How to Convert RTF to OPML
- 1
1. Upload RTF
Drop your .rtf file onto the page (or tap "Browse" on mobile). Add multiple files for batch conversion.
- 2
2. Select OPML
Choose .opml from the output dropdown. Settings are pre-configured for best results.
- 3
3. Convert
One click. The server handles all the heavy lifting using FFmpeg and Sharp.
- 4
4. Download
Your .opml file is ready. Download it directly or get all files as a zip archive.
What Happens When You Convert RTF to OPML
Your RTF file is decoded and re-encoded as OPML.
Your RTF file is uploaded and validated
The file is decoded (parsed into its raw data)
The data is re-encoded in OPML format
The converted file is ready for download
Format Comparison
RTF
.rtf file
| Extension | .rtf |
| MIME Type | application/rtf |
| Category | Document |
OPML
.opml file
| Extension | .opml |
| MIME Type | text/x-opml |
| Category | Document |
Should You Convert RTF to OPML?
When to Convert
- ✓When you need a OPML file
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RTF to OPML conversion free?
Yes. CocoConvert offers free RTF to OPML conversion with generous daily limits — 25 minutes of processing time and up to 5 files per hour (250 MB each). Pro plans remove these limits.
How fast is RTF to OPML conversion?
Most files convert in 2–10 seconds depending on size. Large document files may take 30 seconds. Batch jobs process in parallel for maximum speed.
What happens to my files after conversion?
Your uploaded RTF file and the converted OPML file are both automatically deleted from our servers within 24 hours. They are never shared, sold, or analysed.
Does converting RTF to OPML lose quality?
Converting RTF to OPML maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
Can I convert OPML back to RTF?
Yes, CocoConvert supports OPML to RTF conversion as well. However, if the original conversion involved lossy compression, converting back won't recover the lost data.
Versions are pinned in our worker Dockerfile and re-built via CI on every change.