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RIS to MLA Converter — Free Online

Convert RIS references to MLA 9th edition format. Paste RIS entries from EndNote, Mendeley, or Zotero and get formatted MLA citations instantly. Free, no signup.

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How it works

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Step 1

Paste your RIS entries

Copy RIS content exported from EndNote, Mendeley, Zotero, or any reference manager. Paste the tagged records (TY, AU, TI, JO, etc.) into CiteMe.

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Step 2

Convert to MLA format

CiteMe maps RIS tags to citation fields and formats each reference according to MLA 9th edition — author format, title casing, container names, volume/issue, and page range.

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Step 3

Copy MLA citations

Get properly formatted MLA 9th edition citations. Copy individual references or the entire list for your Works Cited page.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert RIS files to MLA format?
Paste the RIS content into CiteMe. The tool reads the RIS tags (TY, AU, TI, JO, VL, IS, SP, EP, DO) and formats each reference according to MLA 9th edition. You can also upload a .ris file directly.
Does this work with Zotero and Mendeley exports?
Yes. Zotero, Mendeley, EndNote, and RefWorks all export to RIS format. Copy the RIS content or upload the exported .ris file and CiteMe converts it to MLA 9th edition.
What RIS entry types are supported?
CiteMe supports all common RIS types: JOUR (journal article), BOOK, CHAP (book chapter), CONF (conference paper), THES (thesis), RPRT (report), and more. Each type is formatted according to MLA rules for that source type.

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