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Question

Finding alternatives to convert .RTF files while preserving checkboxes

  • November 21, 2025
  • 2 replies
  • 11 views
T

Hi,

 

I am receiving a .RTF document via email that I need to read the contents of. Currently I am putting it through Google Drive, converting it to a Google Document, reading the document and then parsing the necessary information via REJEX.

However, when I convert .RTF to a Google Doc file it removes the checkboxes, and therefore I am unable to parse information.

My workaround is using CloudConvert to convert the .RTF into a .docx and then into a Google Doc, which is working but I have to pay for the conversion software. 

Are there any alternative options to help read the checkboxes?

Thanks 

2 replies

Troy Tessalone
Zapier Orchestrator & Solution Partner
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  • Troy TessaloneZapier Orchestrator & Solution Partner
  • Zapier Orchestrator & Solution Partner
  • November 21, 2025

Hi ​@tobias.gould1 

CloudConvert offers 10 free daily conversion credits.

 

⚡ Troy Tessalone - AutomationAce.com | Platinum Zapier Solution Partner | #1 Zapier Community Contributor
SamB
Community Manager
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  • SamBCommunity Manager
  • Community Manager
  • December 3, 2025

Hey there ​@tobias.gould1 👋

Were you able to use CloudConvert’s free plan for this instead? As Troy mentioned they appear to allow up to 10 conversions for free, or do you need to do more than 10 per day?

If you can’t use their free plan, you might want to explore the apps in our Document category here as there might be one there that will do what you’re after 🤔

Let how you get on, want to make sure you’ve got everything sorted!

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