JabRef is a Windows software that lets users create and modify a BibTeX bibliographic database. It is possible to convert the data to several common file formats and utilize custom export filters.

Adding documents

You are able to create new database entries manually or import existing articles. This program contains instruments for accessing and searching through various online catalogs like CiteSeer, CrossRef, Google Scholar, Medline, MathSciNet, arXiv and other sources.

There are tools for fetching bibliographic information based on standard identifiers such as ISBN, PubMed-ID, DOI, etc. Moreover, users can import new references directly from the web browser with official extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Vivaldi.

Database management

It is possible to edit the information using a simple graphical interface. Articles can be grouped by keywords, search terms or other custom parameters. You can utilize flexible search filters to quickly locate any required information.

There is an option to merge duplicate documents and fix common spelling errors. Users are able to customize metadata fields and reference types.

Citation capabilities

One of the most interesting features of this app is the ability to automatically add citations and references to your article. This functionality can save a lot of time and effort while writing a scientific paper in Emacs, Kile, Texmaker, Vim or other specialized word processors.

Features

free to download and use;
contains tools for managing a database of scientific documents;
it is possible to convert any text files to several common formats;
there is an option to automatically add citations to your article;
compatible with all modern versions of Windows.