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Migrate to Zotero

From EndNote

1. Export your references using the EndNote XML file format:

  • In EndNote, highlight the references that you want to import.
  • From the File menu, select Export.
  • In the Export file name pop-up window, at File name, rename the file if you wish.  At Save as type, select (*.xml).
  • Click Save.

2. Import the file into Zotero Desktop:

  • Go to File menu and select "Import".
  • Select the file that you exported from EndNote and click Open.
  • Sync to save the references on the web.

From Mendeley

1. Import the Mendeley library into Zotero Desktop directly:

  • From Zotero, go to the File menu and select "Import".
  • Select "Mendeley Reference Manager (online import).
  • Click next and you will be asked to use your user name and password to access your Mendeley library
  • After signing in, Zotero will automatically import your library