RTF Viewer

Display .rtf (Rich Text Format) files in the browser
What is RTF Viewer?
RTF Viewer is a unique Chrome extension for conveniently viewing Rich Text Format (.rtf) files in the browser. By clicking on any RTF file link, the file contents will automatically be displayed in the existing tab, similar to Chrome's PDF preview feature. For accessing local files, permission can be granted to the extension, giving access to file URLs. RTF Viewer operates independently of external services, ensuring a seamless RTF viewing experience.

Extension stats

Users: 50,000+
Rating: 2.39 (46)
Version: 1.4.0 (Last updated: 2020-06-01)
Creation date: 2020-06-01
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
Size: 948.22K

Other platforms

RTF Viewer (v1.4.2)
3.60 (5) 255
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

This chrome extension allows to view RTF (Rich Text Format) files in the browser and does so automatically when clicking any link to an RTF file. The RTF file is then automatically displayed in the same tab (similarly to the pdf preview feature in chrome).

This plugin does not depend on any external services to generate the preview.

To open local files click on the extension icon in the toolbar or open files on the file system with chrome (requires giving the extension the permission "Allow access to file URLs" on the extension page).

Please report any issues at https://github.com/zoehneto/chrome-rtf-viewer/issues

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works for opening RTF files from web URLs
  • Helpful for university file access
  • Operates as advertised for some users
Cons
  • Does not open RTF files on local systems
  • Inconsistent performance across operating systems
  • Frequent errors when accessing files directly
  • Causes files to download instead of rendering
  • Can change site data, which some users dislike
Most mentioned
  • Did not work for me
  • Does not open rtf files
  • Worked first time, been searching for a solution
  • Cannot open local files
  • Error messages when attempting to open files
Recent reviews
Did not work for me
by M. M. (aus H.), 2022-01-01

Does not open rtf files on Linux Mint.
by Juergen Menge, 2021-08-16

is it possible at all to open local files in chrome with this? Files in web urls seem to work, but even if I do a local directory index page and click on a file:// url like [file:///C:/Users/username/Desktop/Sample.rtf] it does a download instead of rendering.
by Matt Nelson, 2020-09-10
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Extension safety

Risk impact

RTF Viewer requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

RTF Viewer has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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