RTF
A document interchange format developed by Microsoft that represents formatted text, document structure, and embedded content using a text-based control-word syntax.
General information
- Format name
- Rich Text Format
- Extension
.rtf- MIME types
application/rtftext/rtf- Category
- document
- Data type
- Binary And Text
- Developer
- Microsoft
File signatures
| Offset | Hexadecimal | ASCII | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7B 5C 72 74 66 | {\rtf | RTF documents normally begin with the RTF group and control word. |
Common uses
Formatted text documents
Cross-application document exchange
Legacy word-processing files
Simple reports and letters
Interchange between office applications
Related formats
Technical resources
| Resource | Publisher | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Rich Text Format (RTF) Family | Library of Congress | Open resource ↗ |
| Media Types Registry | IANA | Open resource ↗ |
Record information
- Verified
- October 4, 2026
- Last updated
- October 4, 2026