File Extension Library


.BIBTEX File Extension

  • Category: Text Files
  • Format: Text

What are .BIBTEX files and how to open them?

Can't open .BIBTEX file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .BIBTEX file.

What is a .BIBTEX file extension?

.BIBTEX file extension has been classified as Text Files. The format of .BIBTEX file is Text

.BIBTEX is BibTeX Bibliography Database

Document containing information in the BibTeX format; contains one or more references and enables bibliographies to be searched and published using standard commands.

BibTeX files may include bibliographies for books, articles, research papers, tech reports, etc. The information in the file includes author name, title, journal, volume, year of publication, number of pages, and notes.

NOTE: The BIBTEX file is not as common as the .BIB file.

List of all softwares that can open the BibTeX Bibliography Database
Windows
MiKTeX
JabRef
TeXnicCenter
Bib2x
Mac
BibDesk
JabRef
MacroMates TextMate
Linux
Bib2x
Pybliographer
JabRef
RefTeX

How to fix problems with .BIBTEX files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .BIBTEX files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .BIBTEX file format
  2. You need to check the .BIBTEX file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)