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jada r.
New member | Level 2
10 years ago

.rtf files now have become .rtfd files and won't open

here is the problem which has just begun recently. I have an iMac and iPad and iPod and now .rtf files now have suddenly changed into .rtfd files and won't open. I think it is only .rtf files which h...
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Diane K.15
Helpful | Level 6
9 years ago
What app are you using? I have been able to export the file using Notes, and then screenshot and save as a jpg file. I have hundreds of files though, so a total pita! If they come up with a solution I will post it here.
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JaapN
Helpful | Level 5
9 years ago

I moved all my rtf files to an app called box. It does't have a preview pane like the one in dropbox, but it opens the files in a full screen preview and works fine.

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    JavierBR
    New member | Level 2
    3 years ago

    Try to donwload the file and name it adding .tar.  File.rtfd.tar

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