BibTeX to JSON Converter
Convert BibTeX into CSL-JSON citations in seconds. Free, accurate, and runs directly in your browser.
Why convert BibTeX to JSON?
Converting BibTeX citations to JSON enables seamless interoperability between your reference managers, databases, and writing tools without losing bibliographic details.
How to convert BibTeX to CSL-JSON
Click the Select BibTeX file button, drag and drop a file into the drop zone, or copy and paste the BibTeX content into the text area.
Select the desired output format (JSON).
Click Convert.
Download your new JSON file or copy its content.
Turn your BibTeX citations into a professional academic website
Gathering your papers in BibTeX? Don’t let them sit only in your reference manager. With Owlstown, you can import your BibTeX files to instantly create an academic website that showcases your publications, research projects, CV, and talks.
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Instant BibTeX Import: Upload your
.bibfile — titles, authors, journals, and links are parsed automatically. - ✓ Designed for Academics: Academic-specific layouts, themes, and publication lists with downloadable PDFs and citation exports.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the BibTeX to JSON converter work?
The BibTeX to JSON online converter uses the same technology that powers the Owlstown Academic Website Builder. Once your input is parsed, it can be used to populate the publications list in your academic website.
What is BibTeX?
BibTeX is a reference management software and file format used to format bibliographies and citations in academic papers, especially when writing in LaTeX.
What is CSL-JSON?
CSL-JSON (Citation Style Language JSON) is a structured JSON format used by citation processors and reference managers to represent bibliographic metadata.
Can I convert an entire BibTeX (.bib) file at once?
Yes! You can paste multiple BibTeX entries or upload your .bib file directly. The converter will process all entries in batch.
Is this conversion private and secure?
Yes. The metadata resolution and conversion take place directly within your web browser. None of your citations or search queries are stored or tracked. In cases, when the Owlstown server is used to resolve citations, we cache the data for a few days for performance reasons, but the data is not stored permanently.