RIS to Excel converter

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

How to convert a RIS file to an Excel file online

Follow these easy steps to turn a RIS file into an Excel 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 (Excel).
3. Click Convert.
4. Download your new Excel file.

Frequently Asked Questions about our bibliographic format converter

How does the Paperpile RIS to Excel converter work?

The RIS to Excel 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?

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.

What is an Excel file?

Microsoft Excel is a software program that uses spreadsheets to organize data in rows and columns with formulas and functions. Excel files are given the file extension *.xlsx for newer versions starting in 2007, and *.xls for older versions.