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ISBN to RIS Converter — Online

Paste an ISBN-10 or ISBN-13 and search for book metadata for Zotero, Mendeley, and EndNote. Verified from Google Books and CrossRef. Export RIS with Pro.

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How does it work?

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Step 1

Paste your ISBN

Enter an ISBN-10 or ISBN-13. CiteMe retrieves verified book metadata from Google Books and CrossRef.

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Step 2

Verify the book

Confirm the matched edition is correct. CiteMe shows the title, authors, publisher, and year before exporting.

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Step 3

Export as RIS

Get a RIS file ready to import into Zotero, Mendeley, EndNote, or RefWorks. Includes TY - BOOK, AU, TI, PB, PY, and SN (ISBN) tags.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert an ISBN to RIS format?
Paste the ISBN-10 or ISBN-13 into CiteMe. The tool retrieves book metadata from Google Books and CrossRef, then generates a RIS file with TY, AU, TI, PB, PY, and SN (ISBN) tags. You can import this directly into Zotero, Mendeley, or EndNote.
Which reference managers accept RIS files?
RIS is a universal format supported by Zotero, Mendeley, EndNote, RefWorks, Papers, Citavi, and most academic reference managers. Use File > Import in your reference manager and select the .ris file.
Does it work with ISBN-10 and ISBN-13?
Yes. Enter either format — with or without hyphens. CiteMe queries both Google Books and CrossRef to retrieve the most complete metadata.

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