Why convert PRDX to RTF?
Saving a .prdx to .RTF pulls the slide text into an editable document that opens in Word, TextMaker or any word processor - handy for repurposing the content as a script, handout or article. RTF is a portable rich-text format, so the wording travels without needing presentation software.
How to convert PRDX to RTF
SoftMaker Presentations APP
Open the .prdx, choose File | Save as and select Rich Text Format (.rtf) from the file-type list to export the slide text/outline.
Convert via PPTX in Word APP
If needed, first save the .prdx as .pptx, open it, then use the presentation-to-outline route and save the text as .rtf in a word processor.
About these formats
A .prdx file is a slide-deck saved by SoftMaker Presentations, the presentation app in the SoftMaker Office and free FreeOffice suites. It is a ZIP package of XML and media that stores…
Open .PRDX details →An RTF file is a Rich Text Format document -- a portable text file with basic formatting (bold, italic, fonts, colors, simple tables) that almost every word processor can open. Use…
Open .RTF details →Quality & what to watch
- RTF captures only the text/outline - slide layouts, images, charts and animations are not included.
- Visual design is completely lost, so the file is meant for the wording, not the look of the deck.
- Text boxes that aren't part of the outline placeholders may not carry over reliably.
Frequently asked questions
Does RTF keep my slide images and design?
What opens an RTF file?
.rtf.Can FreeOffice Presentations save to RTF?
.pptx and a word processor instead.