PMID to RIS converter

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

How to convert PubMed IDs to a RIS file online

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

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

The PMID 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 a PubMed ID?

A PubMed ID (or PMID) is a 1-8 digit unique identification number assigned to all records in PubMed. PMIDs are assigned to research articles as well as other documents published in indexed journals, including letters to the editor and opinion pieces.

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.