The Rich Text Format (RTF) specification is a method of encoding formatted text and graphics for easy transfer between applications. Currently, users depend on special translation software to move word-processing documents between different MS-DOS®, Windows, OS/2, Macintosh, and Power Macintosh applications. This raster format was developed by Microsoft and is used by WordPad.
RTF uses the ANSI, PC-8, Macintosh, or IBM PC character set to control the representation and formatting of a document, both on the screen and in print. With the RTF Specification, documents created under different operating systems and with different software applications can be transferred between those operating systems and applications. LEADTOOLS can load versions 1, 2, and 3.
For information on known problems with the RTF filter on Windows 98 machines, refer to Using the RTF Filter in Windows 98.
The default extension used by this format is: RTF.
File constants associated with this file format are:
| Constant | Read Support | Write Support | Description |
| RtfRaster | 24 BPP | None | Rich Text Format. |
When RTF files are rasterized, they are 24 BPP.
Required DLL: Leadtools.Codecs.Rtf.dll. For a listing of the exact DLLs needed, based on the toolkit version, refer to Files To Be Included With Your Application.
Related Formats: PDF - Portable Document Format, PS - PostScript Document Format.