EndNote to RIS converter

Do you have an EndNote file, which you want to convert to a RIS file? Just upload or paste your an EndNote file below and click Convert.

How to convert an EndNote file to a RIS file online

Follow these easy steps to turn an EndNote file into a RIS file with the Paperpile format converter:

1. Click the Choose EndNote file button above, drag and drop a file into the drop zone or copy and paste the content of your EndNote file into the area above.
2. Select the desired output format (RIS).
3. Click Convert.
4. Download your new RIS file.

Frequently Asked Questions about our bibliographic format converter

How does the Paperpile EndNote to RIS converter work?

The EndNote to RIS online converter uses the same technology that powers the Paperpile reference management app. Your input is parsed, matched against Paperpile's own bibliographic database, and finally converted to your format of choice. All input and output data is deleted 24h after job completion.

What is an EndNote file?

EndNote is a reference management program used to manage bibliographies and references when writing research papers, essays, or other articles. An EndNote file is a type of file generated by EndNote. EndNote files have an ENL file extension (e.g. WildlifePaper.enl) and store bibliographic information about references or entire libraries, which can be imported into other programs (like other reference managers) to create citations or bibliographies.

What is a RIS file?

A RIS file is a bibliographic citation file saved in a format developed by the Research Information Systems company. It is most commonly used to transfer information between reference managers or to export data from a database into a reference manager. A RIS tag usually contains two letters, two spaces, and a hyphen, e.g. "PY - 2023", which would mean 2023 is the year of publication. Other information stored in a RIS file is typically author, publication title, publisher, and other necessary information.