No more switching tabs. Insert citations, generate bibliographies, and manage your references — all from a task pane inside Word.
From install to first citation in under 2 minutes.
Run one command or download the installer — takes 30 seconds.
Go to the References tab and click Open Library in the ribbon.
Use your existing RefConvertor account to access your library.
Click Cite on any reference — citations and bibliographies appear instantly.
Powerful features designed for students and researchers.
Search your library and insert perfectly formatted in-text citations right at your cursor position.
Generate a complete, formatted reference list that automatically updates as you add or remove citations.
APA 7th, MLA 9th, Chicago, IEEE, Harvard, Vancouver, and UMaT are all built in.
Paste any reference in any format and our AI will parse and reformat it to your chosen style.
Your references sync across the web app and Word. Add on the web, cite in Word instantly.
Select multiple references to cite them together, export as a group, or generate batch bibliographies.
Choose your preferred installation method. All options register the add-in automatically.
Fastest way to install. Paste this command into PowerShell and press Enter.
How to open PowerShell as Administrator:
Right-click the Start button → select "Windows PowerShell (Admin)" or "Terminal (Admin)" → paste the command and press Enter.
Running as Administrator enables the shared folder catalog for easier add-in management.
Follow these steps to start inserting citations in your document.
Open Microsoft Word (or restart it if it was already open).
Go to the References tab — you'll see RefConverter in the ribbon.
Click Open Library to open the task pane on the right side.
Sign in with your RefConverter account (Google or email).
Click Cite next to any reference to insert an in-text citation at your cursor.
Switch to the Bibliography tab and click Insert Bibliography to generate your reference list.
Windows 10 or later, macOS (manual sideload)
Word 2016, 2019, 2021, Microsoft 365, or Word Online
Required for syncing your reference library
Common questions about the Word Add-in.
Install the add-in now and start inserting perfectly formatted citations in seconds.
Having trouble? Visit support or email refconvertor@gmail.com