RIS to CSV converter

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

How to convert a RIS file to a CSV file online

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions about our bibliographic format converter

How does the Paperpile RIS to CSV converter work?

The RIS to CSV 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 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.

What is a CSV file?

CSV stands for ‘comma-separated values’. A CSV file is a delimited text file using comma to separate values, which allows data to be saved in a tabular format. CSV is widely supported by many programs, mostly spreadsheet applications like Excel or Google Sheets. It is also used by reference managers to store bibliographic information systematically.