“I recently used a translation agency in France to translate several administrative and commercial documents into Spanish. The service I received was absolutely +”
paula E.
Google review (FR), 2 years ago
Translated from French
RTF Translation Services
Rich Text Format files are widely used in legal, medical, and legacy business workflows. We translate RTF documents with formatting preserved end to end.
Office Document Translation
Professional RTF Translation for Legal and Business Documents
RTF is a format specification rather than a proprietary format, making it a popular choice for document exchange across different word processors and operating systems. Legal transcripts, medical reports, insurance forms, and court documents frequently use RTF because it renders consistently across platforms. BeTranslated supports RTF as a native working format.
What We Handle
.rtf Translation: Key Capabilities
Native Format Workflow
RTF files are translated inside the format, not exported to plain text first. Paragraph marks, font specifications, and inline formatting codes survive the translation intact.
Legal Document Handling
Court transcripts, legal briefs, and notarized documents in RTF format are handled by translators with legal translation backgrounds and subject-matter expertise.
Medical Record Support
Medical discharge summaries, clinical notes, and diagnostic reports exported as RTF are translated by specialist medical translators with clinical terminology expertise.
Cross-Platform Compatibility
Delivered RTF files are tested to open correctly in Word, LibreOffice, and macOS TextEdit. Format compatibility is verified before delivery.
What Our Clients Say
“Reliable, trustworthy and customer-centric This is the summation of Michael, Suzy and their team of translators. I have worked with them for over a year, and they have +”
Calypso R.
Google review (INTL), 6 years ago
“They offer great and reasonable prices for sworn translations. Thank you for your help in translating my documents for my legal process.”
Draven
Google review (SL), 6 months ago
Common Questions
.rtf Translation: Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about translating Rich Text Format files.
RTF is an older open format supported by virtually all word processors. DOCX is a richer format that supports more advanced features such as styles, themes, and revision tracking. If you have a choice, DOCX provides a more reliable translation workflow for documents with complex formatting. RTF is the preferred format when compatibility with older or non-Microsoft applications is a requirement.
Yes. Court transcript RTF files often contain specialized headers, speaker labels, and line-number annotations. We preserve these structural elements during translation. Specific formatting requirements from a court or legal body can be accommodated on request.
Yes. RTF files containing legal, immigration, or official documents can be translated and certified with a signed Certificate of Accuracy on BeTranslated letterhead. Certification requirements for the target authority should be noted when submitting the file.
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Ready to Translate Your .rtf Files?
Send us your Rich Text Format file and we will quote as quickly as possible. Format preserved, meaning accurate, delivered on time.