Please note: Zotero states that the import/export feature is not recommended for transferring entire Zotero libraries between different computers or installations.

To switch from Citavi to Zotero, see Importing Records From Citavi.

To switch from Endnote to Zotero, see Importing Records From EndNote.

To switch from Mendeley to Zotero, see Importing Records From Mendeley.

Once you've located your file, click 'Open' to add into your Zotero library.Īnother pop-up will appear with more options as shown below.įor more detailed instructions on switching from other reference management software to Zotero, see the links below:

MODS (Metadata Object Description Schema).

Next, click the File menu and click ' Import'Ĭlick ' C ontinue' on the pop-up shown below, and then locate your exported file on your computer. You can also import libraries into Zotero from other reference management software, like Endnote, Reference Manager, Citavi, RefWorks, Mendeley, Papers, and others.įirst, export the bibliographic data from your other reference management program. To convert files from linked files to stored files click on the File menu dropdown and select Manage Attachments. If using one of these tools, Zotero recommends setting up the linked attachment base directory so that linked files can be found easily by Zotero.

Linked files cannot be used within a 'group library.' Zotero recommends the third-party plugin ZotFile to help with linked file management.Įxternal tools, such as Dropbox, may be used for file storage and management.

Linked files are not deleted when the item is deleted in your Zotero library. Linked files are stored to location of the file on your computer, and are not synced. When using the file syncing feature, Zotero will sync stored files between devices and make them available in your online library. If you add a stored file from your computer, it will be copied to the Zotero Data Directory.

The Zotero program uses stored files as the default, which are automatically managed and deleted if you delete an attachment item in your library. Files can be added either as stored files or linked files.

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