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jada r.
New member | Level 2
10 years ago

question .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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JaapN
Helpful | Level 5
9 years ago

Correct, can't preview most rtf files anymore on iphone and ipad.

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jackmo
New member | Level 2
9 years ago
I'm having the same problem. It has really caused a problem. I have 418 files I'll need to copy and paste into other files? Dropbox might be on its way out....
  • JaapN's avatar
    JaapN
    Helpful | Level 5
    9 years ago

    Agree, I moved all my rtf files to a different app. This has been going on for some months and it's stunning that dropbox has not responded in any shape or form.

    • Diane K.15's avatar
      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.
      • JaapN's avatar
        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.

  • Diane K.15's avatar
    Diane K.15
    Helpful | Level 6
    9 years ago
    I e-mailed them a few weeks ago and sent them sample files. They are supposedly working on it.

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