RIS to APA Generator
Convert RIS (Research Information Systems) into APA citations in seconds. Free, accurate, and runs directly in your browser.
Why convert RIS to APA?
Converting RIS citations to APA automatically formats your source references according to APA citation rules, ensuring accurate citations for your manuscript.
How to convert RIS (Research Information Systems) to APA
Click the Select RIS file button, drag and drop a file into the drop zone, or copy and paste the RIS content into the text area.
Select the desired output format (APA).
Click Convert.
Download your new APA file or copy its content.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the RIS to APA generator work?
The RIS to APA online generator 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 an RIS file?
An RIS file is a standardized tag-based format developed by Research Information Systems to exchange bibliographic citations between reference managers like Zotero, EndNote, and Mendeley.
What is APA citation style?
APA style is a citation format established by the American Psychological Association, commonly used in the social sciences, psychology, and education.
Can I upload a multi-record RIS file?
Yes! Multi-record RIS files exported from Zotero, Mendeley, or EndNote are fully supported. All records will be converted together.
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.