PubMed (*.nbib) to BibTeX Converter
Convert PubMed / MEDLINE (*.nbib) into BibTeX citations in seconds. Free, accurate, and runs directly in your browser.
Why convert PubMed (*.nbib) to BibTeX?
PubMed exports literature collections in the .nbib (MEDLINE) tagged format. Converting .nbib files to BibTeX transforms PubMed search exports into clean, LaTeX-compatible .bib files ready for Overleaf.
How to convert PubMed / MEDLINE (*.nbib) to BibTeX
Click the Select PubMed (*.nbib) file button, drag and drop a file into the drop zone, or copy and paste the PubMed (*.nbib) content into the text area.
Select the desired output format (BibTeX).
Click Convert.
Download your new BibTeX file or copy its content.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the PubMed (*.nbib) to BibTeX converter work?
The PubMed (*.nbib) to BibTeX 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 PubMed / MEDLINE format?
PubMed (MEDLINE) format is a tagged plain-text format (.nbib) used by the National Library of Medicine to store and share biomedical literature citations.
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.
How do I use the converted BibTeX in LaTeX or Overleaf?
Download the `.bib` file or paste the BibTeX entries into your project's bibliography file (e.g., `references.bib`). In your LaTeX document, use `\cite{citation_key}` and add `\bibliography{references}` before your document ends.
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.