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Introduction
Have you downloaded a file with .ris extension, but you are not sure what it is? Perhaps you know what the file is, but you simply don’t know how to open it. In this article we will explain what .ris file extension is, how to open it and how to work with it.
What is a .RIS file?
The .RIS file extension comes from Research Information Systems Citation File. This file extension was developed by Research Information Systems. The format of this
What to know
There are currently 3 software that can open the .ris file on 3 platforms.
How to open a .RIS file?
Below we have written a comprehensive guide on how to open the .RIS file on various operating systems.
How to open a .RIS file on Windows (7, 8, 10)
We have written below an easy-to-understand guide on how to open the .ris file on Windows in 4 easy steps.
1. The first step is to download the

Step 2: Locating your .RIS file
2. The second step is locating the downloaded file. The file can be usually found in your /download/ folder if you don’t remember where you have downloaded it to.

Step 3: Choose “Open with”
3. In the third step right click on your file and choose “Open with”.

Step 4: Choose the software and click ok
4. In the fourth step, after clicking “Open with”, you should see the Wandora software that you have downloaded. Choose your software and click on “OK”. Congratulations! You have opened your file on Windows.
How to open a .RIS file on Mac
Below you can see a visual guide on how to open the .ris file on Mac in 4 easy steps.
1. The first step is to download the

Step 2: Finding your .RIS file
2. The second step is locating the downloaded file. The file can be usually found in your /download/ folder if you don’t remember where you have downloaded it to.

Step 3: Clicking “Open with”
3. In the third step, after locating your file, right click on it and click “Open with”.

Step 4: Choosing the software to open your file
4. In the fourth step, after clicking “Open with”, you should see the Wandora software that you have downloaded. Click on the software and click “OK”. That’s all, now you have opened your file on Mac.
How to open a .RIS file on Linux
There are 4 simple steps to open the .ris file on Linux.
1. The first step is to download the

Step 2: Locate the .RIS file
2. The second step is locating the downloaded file. If you don’t remember where you have downloaded your file to, you should check your /download/ folder as it usually gets automatically saved there.

Step 3: Hover over the “Open with” button
3. In the third step, after locating your file, right click on it and click “Open with”.

Step 4: Open the file choosing the software
4. After choosing the “Open with” option, you will have an option to choose the Wandora software you have downloaded. Click on the software and click “OK”. Congratulations! You have opened your file on Linux.
Still cannot open the .RIS file?
If you cannot open the .RIS file, it is entirely possible that you are trying to open the wrong file. The .RIS file extension is similar to other file extensions such as:
Conclusion
In this article you have learned how to open the .RIS file with the