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Citation Format Converter

Convert citations between BibTeX and RIS formats. Paste a citation in one format and export it in another for use with Zotero, Mendeley, or other reference managers.

Convert to:

Format Reference

BibTeX Example

@article{smith2024,
  author = {Smith, John},
  title = {Title Here},
  journal = {Journal Name},
  year = {2024},
  volume = {1},
  pages = {1-10}
}

RIS Example

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Smith, John
TI  - Title Here
JO  - Journal Name
PY  - 2024
VL  - 1
SP  - 1
EP  - 10
ER  -

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is BibTeX?
BibTeX is a reference management format commonly used with LaTeX. It stores citation data as structured entries with fields like author, title, year, and journal.
What is RIS format?
RIS is a standardized file format for exchanging bibliographic data between reference managers like Zotero, Mendeley, and EndNote. Each field is identified by a two-letter tag.
Can I convert from BibTeX to RIS?
Yes. Paste your BibTeX entry into the input field, select RIS as the output format, and the tool will convert the citation. You can also convert from RIS to BibTeX.
Why would I need to convert citation formats?
Different reference managers and LaTeX templates use different formats. Converting between BibTeX and RIS allows you to move citations between tools like Zotero, Mendeley, and Overleaf.