BIBTEX

Basic information about BIBTEX file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension BIBTEX（*.BIBTEX or *.bibtex）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the BIBTEX file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the BIBTEX file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the BIBTEX file with their brief description and a list of programs that support BIBTEX file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the BIBTEX file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the BIBTEX file?
How to open a BIBTEX file?
What programs do I need to open a BIBTEX file?
What programs help to create and edit a BIBTEX file?
How to convert BIBTEX files to another file format?
How to convert another files to BIBTEX file format?

1.Detail information about BIBTEX file extension: BibTeX Bibliography Database

Software programs that will open, edit or convert BIBTEX files
File type	BibTeX Bibliography Database	Category	Text Files
Developer	N/A	File format	Text
Description	BIBTEX file is a BibTeX Bibliography Database. Document containing information in the BibTeX format; contains one or more references and enables bibliographies to be searched and published using standard commands.
Windows	MiKTeX JabRef TeXnicCenter Bib2x
macOS	BibDesk JabRef MacroMates TextMate
Linux	Bib2x Pybliographer JabRef RefTeX

How to convert BIBTEX files to another file format?

There are 4 records in our database eligible for BIBTEX files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve BIBTEX to another files conversion, you may use the option.

How to convert another files to BIBTEX file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to BIBTEX file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to BIBTEX conversion, you may use the option.

RIS to BIBTEX

Can't open a BIBTEX file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.BIBTEX”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the BIBTEX extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support BIBTEX file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of BIBTEX files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a BIBTEX file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a BIBTEX file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a BIBTEX file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the BIBTEX file is damaged.
Whether the BIBTEX file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the BIBTEX file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the BIBTEX file format is incompletely.
Whether the BIBTEX file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a BIBTEX file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a BIBTEX file.

If the BIBTEX file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.