- Automatically extract citation information from websites, library catalogs, databases, and more.
- Save PDF files, images, screenshots, and other files.
- Record your research notes.
- Automatically create formatted bibliographies in many different styles.
- Use Zotero with word processing programs like Microsoft Word.
- Sync the citations and files you save online.
- Access your saved information from anywhere.
- Share your saved information online with groups.
- Use Zotero -- an open source tool -- for free.
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To get Started
Step 1: Go to http://www.zotero.org/ and click on the red Download button.
Step 2: Connectors allow your web browser to save citations to your Zotero library.
The Zotero downloads page should automatically detect what browser you're using and give you a link.
Each browser has its own version of the Zotero connector, so if you use Chrome, Firefox and Safari you'll need to install all three.