Convert RTF to TEIXML

RTF, short for Rich Text Format, is a document file format developed by Microsoft in 1987. It allows users to transfer formatted text and images between different word processors and platforms, ensuring consistency in document appearance. RTF supports basic text formatting, such as bold, italics, and various font types, making it a versatile choice for simple document exchange. Its historical significance lies in its widespread adoption for cross-platform document sharing before the advent of more complex formats like DOCX and PDF. RTF remains relevant for applications that require straightforward, platform-independent text formatting.

The TEIXML file extension refers to the Text Encoding Initiative XML (TEI XML), a standardized format for encoding texts in the humanities and social sciences. Developed in the 1980s, TEI XML facilitates the digital representation of texts, enabling detailed markup of structural, semantic, and presentational features. It is widely used for creating and sharing digital editions of texts, ensuring interoperability and preservation. TEI XML is an application of Extensible Markup Language (XML), that provides a flexible and robust framework for text encoding.