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Convert DOCX to RTF on Mac, offline

Need to turn a .docx file into RTF? Citrus converts DOCX to RTF right on your Mac, offline, using Apple's own engines. Nothing is uploaded to any server, which matters for client work, private photos and contracts.

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What to expect

How to convert DOCX to RTF

  1. Open Citrus from the menu bar (the citrus slice icon).
  2. Drop your .docx file, or several, into the window. You can also drag a file onto the menu bar icon to open the quick wheel.
  3. Choose RTF as the output format and adjust options if you want, like size, quality or resolution.
  4. Press Convert. Your new files appear next to the originals, and the originals are never changed.

About the formats

DOCX: DOCX is the Microsoft Word document format.

RTF: RTF is a simple rich-text format that keeps basic styling and opens in almost any editor.

Frequently asked questions

Is my file uploaded anywhere?

No. Citrus runs entirely on your Mac. Files are read and written locally and never sent to a server.

Can I convert many DOCX files at once?

Yes. Drop a whole batch into Citrus and convert them all to RTF in one go. Originals are never changed.

Does Citrus need an internet connection to convert DOCX to RTF?

No. It works fully offline after you download it.

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