Getting Started
Import From Another Reference Manager
Last Updated: December 3, 2024(The following information and screenshots relate to the latest version of the Papers app. For instructions on the classic version, please click here) Easily import your library from another reference manager...
How to Import Records from ClinicalTrials.gov into Papers
Last Updated: December 4, 2024This article provides instructions on how to import records from the U.S. National Library of Medicine ClinicalTrials.gov into Papers using the report format. This database doesn’t match to any of the current...
How to Add Metadata-Only References to Your Papers Library
Last Updated: December 2, 2024The following information and screenshots relate to the latest version of Papers. For instructions on the classic version, please click here. To add a metadata-only reference to your Papers library, follow...
Revert to Papers Classic
Last Updated: December 5, 2024With our latest app refresh comes some exciting new features and new ways to navigate and work with your research. However, we understand that change can be challenging – especially...
How Do I Set Up My Institutional Proxy in Papers?
Last Updated: December 4, 2024(The following information and screenshots relate to the latest version of Papers. For instructions on the classic version, please click here.) With Papers you can connect your institutional proxy to your...
Papers Pro FAQ
Last Updated: December 5, 2024With our latest launch of Papers Pro, we have introduced a ton of exciting new features – including our AI Assistant. If you have questions about these changes and features,...
Papers Desktop vs Web App
Last Updated: December 4, 2024A common question we get is what are the primary differences between the web and desktop app – the quick answer is that most of our features are the same...
Quick Start Guide
Last Updated: December 2, 2024Welcome to the Papers app! Here are some quick tips on getting started: Import your existing PDFs: follow the in-app instructions to import your existing PDFs from your desktop or another reference...
How to Import Content into Papers
Last Updated: November 15, 2024The following information and screenshots relate to the latest version of Papers. For instructions on the classic version, please click here. Uploading any existing PDF articles into your Papers library is...
How to Export Your Papers Library With and Without PDFs
Last Updated: December 4, 2024If you’re looking to move your library (PDFs only or PDFs with metadata) out of Papers, we offer several different options. To export only the metadata of your library on...
Importing Your Library From Endnote [Papers Desktop]
Last Updated: December 2, 2024This is a quick guide to explain the EndNote import feature in the desktop application. This way you can export your EndNote library and import it to Papers with your...
Duplicate Merging During Import
Last Updated: December 4, 2024When importing files such as RIS or BIB into Papers, you have the option to automatically merge duplicate articles during the import process. Turning on duplicate merging can be helpful...
Article Matching (Manual and With Helper)
Last Updated: December 4, 2024(The following information and screenshots relate to the latest version of Papers. For instructions on the classic version, please click here.) When you import articles into Papers, they are automatically matched...
CSV Import/Export
Last Updated: December 5, 2024Papers allows you to import or export a library as a .csv (comma-separated values) file. This format will allow you to make batch edits to your information using a spreadsheet...
How to Import Pubmed .Nbib Files Into Papers
Last Updated: December 4, 2024The most efficient and fastest way to export multiple records from PubMed into Papers is to save them as an .nbib file and import them to Papers as such. In...
Papers System Requirements: What You Need to Get Started
Last Updated: December 4, 2024Web App Requirements To get the most out of the Papers Web App, we recommend using one of the following supported browsers: The Papers browser extension works seamlessly with all...
How to get Help/Support
Last Updated: December 4, 2024To begin, select your profile at the bottom left-hand corner of the web application. From the window that appears you will need to click on Help Center: This will open...