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PDF to RTF API Overview
Convert PDF documents to Rich Text Format (RTF) for editing in popular word processors. Preserve text flow and basic formatting, tables, images, and paragraph structure so content remains easy to revise and reuse. Limit processing to specific page ranges, open password‑protected files, and enable WYSIWYG rendering to better mirror page layout. Recover content from scanned PDFs by activating OCR, selecting the engine and languages to maximize recognition quality. Designed for automation and batch workflows, the API produces predictable, clean RTF output for search, redaction, and downstream editing.
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Comprehensive SDKs and clear documentation for quick and simple integration.
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Automate repetitive document workflows and focus on what matters most.
Customizable Parameters
Fine-tune your automation with these powerful conversion options
File
File Supported formats: .pdfFile to be converted. Value can be URL or file content.
Password
StringSets the password to open protected documents.
PageRange
String Default: 1-2000Set page range. Example 1-10 or 1,2,5.
Wysiwyg
Bool Default: FalsePersist exact formatting using text boxes.
OcrMode
Collection Default: autoDefines how OCR is applied during conversion. Auto performs OCR only when needed. Force applies OCR to all pages. Never disables OCR entirely.
OcrLanguage
Collection Default: autoConfigure the OCR language for text recognition. If auto-detection fails, manually specify the language.
Values: auto ar ca zh da nl en fi fr de el ko it ja no pl pt ro ru sl es sv tr ua thOcrEngine
Collection Default: nativeSelect the OCR engine to use for text recognition. Each engine may produce slightly different results. If Tesseract is selected, the OcrLanguage property must be explicitly set, as automatic language detection is not supported.
StoreFile
Bool Default: FalseWhen the StoreFile parameter is set to True, your converted file is written to ConvertAPI’s encrypted, temporary storage and made available via a time-limited secure download URL, valid for up to 3 hours. After this period, the file is permanently deleted.
When StoreFile is set to False, conversion happens entirely in-memory. The raw file bytes are streamed back in the API response without touching disk or external storage, ensuring maximum security and zero persistence so that only you can access the content.
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Easy PDF to RTF automation using our simple REST-API
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We ensure that all document processing is handled securely in the cloud, adhering to industry-leading standards like ISO 27001, GDPR, and HIPAA. To enhance security even further, we can ensure that no files or data are stored on our servers and never leave your country.
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