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    Free Extension

    Cite directly in Microsoft Word

    No more switching tabs. Insert citations, generate bibliographies, and manage your references — all from a task pane inside Word.

    Works with Word 2016+Auto-updatingNo restart needed

    How It Works

    From install to first citation in under 2 minutes.

    01

    Install the Add-in

    Run one command or download the installer — takes 30 seconds.

    02

    Open in Word

    Go to the References tab and click Open Library in the ribbon.

    03

    Sign In

    Use your existing RefConvertor account to access your library.

    04

    Start Citing

    Click Cite on any reference — citations and bibliographies appear instantly.

    Everything You Need to Cite Faster

    Powerful features designed for students and researchers.

    One-Click Cite

    Search your library and insert perfectly formatted in-text citations right at your cursor position.

    Auto Bibliography

    Generate a complete, formatted reference list that automatically updates as you add or remove citations.

    7 Citation Styles

    APA 7th, MLA 9th, Chicago, IEEE, Harvard, Vancouver, and UMaT are all built in.

    AI-Powered Parsing

    Paste any reference in any format and our AI will parse and reformat it to your chosen style.

    Cloud Synced Library

    Your references sync across the web app and Word. Add on the web, cite in Word instantly.

    Bulk Actions

    Select multiple references to cite them together, export as a group, or generate batch bibliographies.

    30-Second Setup

    Install the Add-in

    Choose your preferred installation method. All options register the add-in automatically.

    PowerShell One-Liner
    Recommended

    Fastest way to install. Paste this command into PowerShell and press Enter.

    PS> irm https://refconvertor.vercel.app/word-addin/install.ps1 | iex

    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.

    Get Started After Installing

    Follow these steps to start inserting citations in your document.

    1

    Open Microsoft Word (or restart it if it was already open).

    2

    Go to the References tab — you'll see RefConverter in the ribbon.

    3

    Click Open Library to open the task pane on the right side.

    4

    Sign in with your RefConverter account (Google or email).

    5

    Click Cite next to any reference to insert an in-text citation at your cursor.

    6

    Switch to the Bibliography tab and click Insert Bibliography to generate your reference list.

    System Requirements

    Operating System

    Windows 10 or later, macOS (manual sideload)

    Microsoft Word

    Word 2016, 2019, 2021, Microsoft 365, or Word Online

    Internet

    Required for syncing your reference library

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Common questions about the Word Add-in.

    Ready to Cite Smarter?

    Install the add-in now and start inserting perfectly formatted citations in seconds.

    Having trouble? Visit support or email refconvertor@gmail.com