RIS to MD Converter
Convert your RIS citation file into portable Markdown references with titles, authors, dates, and publication details. Free, secure, and easy.
Drop your RIS files here
Up to 50MB per file.
Files are encrypted and auto-deleted after conversion
How to Convert
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Upload your RIS files
Drag and drop or select RIS files from your device. You can upload multiple files at once.
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Configure Output
Choose any available MD output options, then start the conversion.
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Download MD files
Once conversion finishes, download your files individually or as a compressed ZIP archive.
Why convert RIS to MD?
RIS is an RIS citation file used for exchanging references between academic databases, libraries, and research tools. Converting it to MD creates a Markdown document used for documentation, README files, notes, articles, and lightweight structured writing, ready for workflows that use the destination format.
Markdown files open in code editors, note apps, documentation tools, GitHub, and compatible writing applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert RIS to MD?
Add your RIS citation file, start the conversion, and download a portable Markdown reference list.
What happens to the references during conversion?
The converter reads the bibliography records, formats the available citation details, and places them together in a portable Markdown reference list.
Which citation fields appear in the MD result?
Available titles, authors, publication dates, journals, publishers, identifiers, links, and other supported fields are included in the formatted references.
Can the converter process several references at once?
Yes. Every supported record in the uploaded RIS file is included together in the MD result.
Where can I use the converted MD file?
Markdown works with documentation sites, note apps, code repositories, static-site tools, and text editors.
Is RIS to MD conversion secure?
Yes. Files are transferred over an encrypted connection, processed securely, and automatically removed after conversion. No account is required.