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# Can I use Overleaf with EndNote?

Yes, you can export your bibliography from EndNote for use in Overleaf. The exported file can be uploaded directly to your Overleaf project or imported from an external file-hosting service.

## How to export a .bib file from EndNote

Here’s a guide showing [how to export a `.bib` file from your EndNote library](https://library.unimelb.edu.au/recite/reference-management-software/bibtex-and-latex/managing-citations2/endnote). If you do not see the export to BibTeX option in EndNote, you may need to download and install the necessary EndNote style [plugin](http://endnote.com/downloads/style/bibtex-export).

## How to add a .bib file to your Overleaf project

After your references have been exported from EndNote, select the file upload icon (![UploadIcon.png](/files/DJNemicsNYqc4Rzryh9e)) to display the **Add Files** modal. The exported `.bib` file can be added to your project using **Upload** or **From External URL**:

![The Overleaf Add Files upload windows](/files/OyD8dGhMt90AkhEPqIXb)

### Using Upload

You can drag and drop your `.bib` file onto the **Add Files** window or choose a file using **select from your computer**.

**Notes**:

* If you upload the `.bib` file directly into your project, you can subsequently edit it using the Overleaf editor—unless the file exceeds the [2MB editable-file limit](https://github.com/ayaka-notes/overleaf-learn-wiki/tree/main/learn-scripts/index.php?title=Kb/What_is_the_maximum_compilation_time,_file_number,_and_project_size_allowed_on_free_vs_paid_plans?\&action=edit\&redlink=1/README.md).
* If you edit the `.bib` file on Overleaf, your project’s references may no longer be in sync with those stored in EndNote.

### Using From External URL

Suppose you have saved the exported `.bib` file in a cloud-based file hosting service that allows direct download—such as Google Drive. Using **From External URL**, you can import a copy of the externally hosted `.bib` file into your Overleaf project. For further information, see the Overleaf help article [How can I upload files from Google Drive?](/latex/knowledge-base/051-how-can-i-upload-files-from-google-drive.md)

**Note**:

* If you have imported the `.bib` via Google Drive, or a similar file-hosting service, you cannot edit it on Overleaf. You must update the `.bib` file outside of Overleaf and refresh the imported copy by selecting the `.bib` file and choosing the **Refresh** button located at the top of the page—see [this video](https://learn.overleaf.com/learn/Kb/How_can_I_upload_files_from_Google_Drive%3F#Video_showing_Google_Drive_file_upload) for a demonstration.

## Using the exported .bib file

Once your bibliography file has been uploaded, several bibliography packages can be used to display the relevant entries in your document (as you cite them). As an example, we often use the `natbib` package, and the commands for `natbib` look like this:

```latex
...
\usepackage{natbib}
...
\begin{document}
...
\bibliographystyle{plainnat}
\bibliography{name-of-your-bib-file-here}
\end{document}
```

For additional information on adding a bibliography to your document, see part 2 of our [Introduction to LaTeX](https://www.overleaf.com/blog/9).


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