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Basic information about BIB file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension BIB（*.BIB or *.bib）, 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 BIB file yourself.

There are 2 file types using the BIB file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the BIB file with their brief description and a list of programs that support BIB file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the BIB file extension. It answers questions such as:

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

1.Detail information about BIB file extension: Bibliography Document

Software programs that will open, edit or convert BIB files
File type	Bibliography Document	Category	Text Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	BIB file is a Bibliography Document. Bibliography saved in ASCII text format; contains a list of references cited within an article, book, or other publication.
Windows	Any text editor
macOS	Any text editor

2.Detail information about BIB file extension: BibTeX Bibliography Database

Software programs that will open, edit or convert BIB files
File type	BibTeX Bibliography Database	Category	Text Files
Developer	N/A	File format	Text
Description	BIB file is a BibTeX Bibliography Database.
Windows	MiKTeX JabRef TeXnicCenter Bib2x TeXworks WibTeX
macOS	BibDesk JabRef MacroMates TextMate TeXworks
Linux	Bib2x Pybliographer JabRef RefTeX

How to convert BIB files to another file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for BIB files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve BIB to another files conversion, you may use the option.

BIB to PDF

BIB to RIS

How to convert another files to BIB file format?

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

RIS to BIB

Can't open a BIB 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.BIB”。

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 BIB extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support BIB 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 BIB 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 BIB file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a BIB 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 BIB file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the BIB 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.