File Extension Database

Open RIS File

RIS files are integrated with RIS (Research Information Systems) and are bibliographic citation files that contain information about citations. RIS files are used mainly in academic and scientific research documents.

Information inside RIS files include title, author, date of publication, publisher, keywords, the number of the issue if applicable, and more.

Most users of the RIS file format integrate the features embedded in these RIS files to populate digital libraries with the content it provides.

RIS files implement the ASCII specification as the default text format.

The above assumes that these files can be opened and viewed with any text editor.

To open and work with RIS files you must have one of the following programs

How Can I Open RIS File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open RIS file is to find a RIS file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a RIS file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open RIS file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as RIS file opener then try to search online for "RIS viewer", "application to open RIS file" or "open RIS file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open RIS file

How Can I Open RIS File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a RIS file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a RIS file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with RIS file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as RIS file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open RIS file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open RIS file then try to search for "RIS viewer", "application to open RIS file" or "read RIS file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read RIS file

How Can I Open RIS File on Android

If you downloaded a RIS file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded RIS file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "RIS".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "RIS viewer", "RIS file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open RIS File on iPhone or iPad

To open RIS File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the RIS file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "RIS". This way you can find apps which can open RIS files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "RIS viewer" or "RIS file" online in your favorite search engine.