What formats can LumaCite convert?

LumaCite converts between BibTeX, RIS, EndNote tagged text, and CSL-JSON so references can move between reference managers, LaTeX projects, citation processors, and journal submission systems.

Can I use the converter with Zotero, Mendeley, EndNote, and Overleaf?

Yes. RIS and CSL-JSON work well for Zotero and Mendeley, EndNote tagged text supports EndNote-style workflows, and BibTeX supports Overleaf, LaTeX, BibLaTeX, and citation-key workflows.

Does the converter replace a reference manager?

No. The converter is a focused bridge for moving reference files between tools. It helps prepare, inspect, copy, and download converted references before importing them into another workflow.

Reference file converter features

Convert BibTeX, RIS, EndNote, and CSL files without breaking your citation workflow.

LumaCite helps researchers move reference data between Zotero, Mendeley, EndNote, Overleaf, Pandoc, citeproc, journal systems, and custom citation tools. Paste a file export, choose the target format, then copy or download clean reference data.

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What users get

A focused bridge between citation file formats.

Reference managers and writing tools all speak slightly different formats. LumaCite gives users a fast way to move citation data between those formats without opening a full library manager for a one-off conversion.

BibTeX conversion

Import or export BibTeX for LaTeX, Overleaf, BibLaTeX-style projects, citation keys, and manuscript workflows.

RIS conversion

Convert RIS files used by databases, journal sites, Zotero, Mendeley, EndNote, Paperpile, and library systems.

EndNote tagged text

Handle simple EndNote tagged exports with title, author, year, journal, publisher, DOI, URL, and page fields.

CSL-JSON output

Produce structured CSL-JSON for citeproc, Pandoc, web apps, citation automation, and custom reference pipelines.

Paste or upload

Paste an export directly, or upload BIB, RIS, ENW, TXT, JSON, and CSL files for quick conversion.

Copy and download

Copy converted references to the clipboard or download the target file with the correct extension for the workflow.

Workflow	Best source format	Best output format
Zotero or Mendeley import	BibTeX, RIS, or CSL-JSON	RIS or CSL-JSON for structured reference manager imports.
Overleaf or LaTeX project	RIS, EndNote tagged text, or CSL-JSON	BibTeX for citation keys and bibliography files.
EndNote transfer	RIS, BibTeX, or CSL-JSON	EndNote tagged text or RIS, depending on the destination workflow.
Pandoc, citeproc, or automation	BibTeX, RIS, or EndNote tagged text	CSL-JSON for predictable structured citation data.
Journal submission cleanup	Any exported reference file	RIS, BibTeX, or CSL-JSON depending on the journal portal.

Why it matters

Reference file conversion is usually a small task with expensive failure modes.

A broken author field, missing DOI, or malformed title can travel into a paper, thesis, systematic review sheet, or journal upload. A dedicated converter keeps the workflow focused: inspect the source, choose the target, convert, then import only what you need.

ResearchersMove a one-off reference file between writing and library tools.

StudentsConvert citation exports for Overleaf, Word, Google Docs, or reference managers.

LibrariansHelp patrons turn database exports into the format their project requires.

EditorsNormalize files before checking metadata, references, and journal submission requirements.

Converter questions

What is the difference between BibTeX, RIS, EndNote, and CSL-JSON?

BibTeX is common in LaTeX and Overleaf projects, RIS is a reference manager exchange format, EndNote tagged text is a simple line-based EndNote-style export, and CSL-JSON is structured citation data used by citeproc, Pandoc, and many web workflows.

Can I convert RIS to BibTeX for Overleaf?

Yes. Paste or upload RIS, choose BibTeX as the output format, then copy or download the converted BibTeX file for your Overleaf or LaTeX project.

Can I convert BibTeX to CSL-JSON?

Yes. BibTeX entries can be converted into CSL-JSON for citeproc, Pandoc, web apps, and automation workflows.

Should I still review the converted file?

Yes. Citation formats do not always represent fields the same way. Review authors, title, year, container title, pages, DOI, URL, and source type before importing a converted file into a final library.