Why add a CSV export option?

Our research with librarians and researchers highlighted the need to audit metadata quickly. The CSV summary surfaces missing DOIs, volumes, or pages so teams can resolve gaps before manuscript submission.

NBIB to BibTeX Converter

Q: Can I convert multiple NBIB records at once?

Yes. Paste all of your NBIB entries and the converter will separate each record using the ER tag, outputting clean BibTeX blocks for every citation.

Q: How are BibTeX keys generated?

The tool uses PMIDs as the primary key source. If no PMID exists, it combines the first author surname with the record index for consistent, collision-free keys.

Q: Does the permalink expose my data?

No. NBIB text is encoded inside the URL hash, which stays on your device unless you choose to share the link.

Convert MEDLINE NBIB exports into citation-ready BibTeX in seconds. Copy, download, or share your results with researcher-friendly enhancements built for speed, clarity, and collaboration.

NBIB source

Status: Awaiting NBIB input.

Shareable permalink (auto-filled when available) Permalinks store NBIB text inside the URL hash, keeping your data private and offline-first.

BibTeX output

About This NBIB to BibTeX Tool

About

This NBIB to BibTeX converter was crafted after reviewing leading tools used by medical libraries, Zotero communities, and academic Reddit threads. Many existing options were heavy, lacked modern sharing features, or required multiple clicks to reach clean BibTeX. Our tool streamlines that process with a lightweight converter that runs entirely client-side, giving you instant results, DOI-aware field mapping, and privacy-friendly sharing without uploading sensitive research anywhere.

We focused on Core Web Vitals, mobile-first usability, and progressive enhancement. Paste any MEDLINE NBIB export, and we automatically detect authors, journal metadata, pagination, and DOI entries. Each record is normalized into structured BibTeX with escaped characters to keep your LaTeX compilations error-free. Because everything executes locally in your browser, you can use it offline once loaded.

How to Use

First, grab your NBIB file from PubMed or another MEDLINE-compatible database and paste it into the NBIB source area above. Click “Convert to BibTeX” to parse every entry. Use “Copy BibTeX” to drop the citations into your LaTeX project, or “Download .bib” to save a ready-to-import file. The “Export CSV Summary” button creates a spreadsheet-friendly overview for collaborators, and “Create Permalink” encodes your NBIB text into the URL hash so colleagues can revisit the exact conversion without leaving their browser.

Tips

To ensure accurate authorship formatting, keep the NBIB lines intact as exported. When DOIs appear inside AID or LID fields, the converter pushes them directly into the BibTeX DOI attribute. Combine this tool with reference managers like Zotero or JabRef for bulk imports, and use the CSV export to highlight missing metadata before submitting manuscripts. Because the converter works offline after the first load, you can save this HTML file locally for quick, private workflows.

FAQs

Can I convert multiple NBIB records at once?

Yes. Paste as many records as you need; the converter separates them using the ER tag and maintains consistent BibTeX keys.

How are BibTeX keys generated?

The tool prioritizes PMIDs to build deterministic keys. When no PMID exists, it falls back to the first author’s surname and record index to avoid collisions.

Does the permalink expose my data?

No. The NBIB text is encoded in the URL hash, which never leaves your device unless you share the link intentionally.

Why add a CSV export?

Competitor research showed librarians wanting quick QA lists. Our CSV output surfaces gaps like missing DOIs or volumes for rapid cleanup.

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