Citation Style Converter

Citation Style Converter Tool

Upload Citation Files

Select multiple files containing citations to convert between different styles.

Supported formats: TXT, BIB, RIS, ENW, XML

Select Target Citation Style

Converted Citations

About Citation Style Converter

The Citation Style Converter is a powerful, client-side tool designed to help researchers, students, and academics convert citations between different academic formatting styles. This tool processes your files locally in your browser, ensuring complete privacy and security of your academic work.

Whether you're switching between APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, IEEE, or Vancouver styles, our converter makes the process seamless and efficient. No data is sent to external servers, and all processing happens directly in your browser.

Features

🔒 Privacy First

All processing happens locally in your browser. Your citations never leave your device.

📚 Multiple Formats

Supports TXT, BIB, RIS, ENW, and XML citation formats for maximum compatibility.

🎯 6 Citation Styles

Convert between APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, IEEE, and Vancouver styles.

📱 Responsive Design

Works perfectly on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices across all operating systems.

⚡ Batch Processing

Upload and convert multiple citation files simultaneously for increased productivity.

📋 Easy Copy

One-click copying of converted citations for immediate use in your documents.

How to Use

Upload Files: Click the file input area and select one or more citation files from your device. Supported formats include TXT, BIB, RIS, ENW, and XML.
Choose Target Style: Select your desired citation style from the available options (APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, IEEE, or Vancouver).
Convert: Click the "Convert Citations" button to process your files. The conversion happens instantly in your browser.
Review Results: Scroll down to see the converted citations for each file. Each file's results are displayed separately.
Copy Citations: Use the copy button next to each result to copy the converted citations to your clipboard for use in your documents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my data safe when using this tool?

Absolutely! This tool processes all citations locally in your browser. No data is uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security of your academic work.

What file formats are supported?

The tool supports TXT, BIB (BibTeX), RIS, ENW (EndNote), and XML formats. These cover the most common citation file formats used by reference management software.

Can I convert multiple files at once?

Yes! You can select multiple files simultaneously. The tool will process each file separately and display the results for each file individually.

Which citation styles are supported?

Currently, the tool supports APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, IEEE, and Vancouver citation styles. These cover the majority of academic disciplines and requirements.

Does this work on mobile devices?

Yes! The tool is fully responsive and works seamlessly on smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers across all major operating systems including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Do I need an internet connection to use this tool?

After the initial page load, the tool works completely offline. All processing happens in your browser, so you can use it without an internet connection.

Citation Style Converter – Free Online Tool for APA, MLA, Chicago & More