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Generate Citations from a PDF
Upload an academic paper, choose a citation style, review database matches, and download a formatted bibliography.
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How It Works
Step 1
Upload your PDF
Select or drag-and-drop your academic paper. Max 10MB.
Step 2
Extract and verify references
CiteMe finds the bibliography section, then checks the extracted references against academic databases.
Step 3
Download your bibliography
Review the matches, then download a formatted reference list in your selected style.
Why CiteMe?
PDF Not Stored
Your PDF is sent to our servers only to extract references, then immediately discarded. We never keep the file.
Database Verification
Extracted references are checked against academic databases so you can review likely matches before saving them.
Multi-Language
Detects reference sections in English, Portuguese, and Spanish papers automatically.
Export-Ready Workflow
Move from PDF extraction to database matches, then download or copy a formatted bibliography.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?▼
Yes — your PDF is sent to our servers to extract the bibliography, then discarded immediately after extraction. We keep only the extracted reference text, never the PDF itself. If you are on the Pro plan, you can opt in to save the PDF to your library; otherwise nothing is stored.
How does it find the references?▼
CiteMe scans your PDF for a "References" or "Bibliography" section header, then extracts text from that point to the end. If no header is found, it falls back to the last pages of the PDF. It works with English, Spanish, and Portuguese papers.
What happens after extraction?▼
CiteMe shows the extracted references with database matches on this page, then downloads a formatted bibliography in the selected style. You can also copy rows, re-download the file, or send the list to Reference Checker for a full audit.
Can I export the verified references?▼
Yes. The formatted bibliography downloads automatically after extraction, and the results toolbar lets you download it again. Sign in if you also want to save verified references to your CiteMe library.
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