ISBN to RIS converter

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

How to convert ISBN numbers to a RIS file online

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

1. Click the Choose ISBN file button above, drag and drop a file into the drop zone or copy and paste the content of your ISBN numbers 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 ISBN to RIS converter work?

The ISBN 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 ISBN?

ISBN stands for International Standard Book Number and is a unique numeric commercial book identifier assigned to text-based monographic publications (e.g. books, but also individual chapters of books or periodicals). Publishers purchase or receive ISBNs from an affiliate of the International ISBN agency. An ISBN typically has 13 digits.

What is a RIS file?

The RIS file format is a standardized file format developed by a company called Research Information Systems. Most reference management tools use the RIS format to transfer citation data between different programs. Most commonly, the RIS format is used for exporting search results from a database into a reference manager. A RIS file typically contains metadata such as title, author, publication date, keywords, publisher, issue number, and start and end page.