RIS to BibTeX Converter

Convert RIS reference lists (.ris) to BibTeX format for LaTeX and Overleaf projects. Everything runs locally and privately in your browser.

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Bi-directional mapping

Standard elements like titles, authors list, pages, publication years, DOIs, and URLs are parsed and mapped accurately.

Warnings Console

Unmapped fields and parsing syntax issues are flagged inline so you can review and adjust them manually.

Private local processing

Your references are processed entirely within your browser. Absolutely no data is uploaded or stored.

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RIS to BibTeX Converter

Convert RIS reference records into BibTeX entries for LaTeX and Overleaf projects.

Input
RIS text or a .ris file.
Output
BibTeX entries that can be copied or downloaded.
Real limitations
RIS fields without direct BibTeX equivalents may be normalized or omitted, and generated citation keys may need editorial adjustment.
Privacy and data handling
RIS text or a .ris file is processed in this browser tab. Convertr does not receive or store it; closing or reloading the page clears the working state unless the tool explicitly offers a local download.

How to use this tool

  1. Provide RIS text or a .ris file in the tool controls.
  2. Choose the settings that affect BibTeX entries that can be copied or downloaded, then run the tool.
  3. Review BibTeX entries that can be copied or downloaded before copying or downloading it.

Common failure modes

A missing TY/ER boundary, malformed tag line, unsupported record type, or invalid encoding is reported instead of silently guessed.

Useful example

Convert a TY - JOUR record with authors, journal, year, pages, and DOI into an @article entry.