| Extension | .bib |
| Category | documents |
| Description | The .bib file format is commonly used to store bibliographic data and source citations in various scientific and academic works. The .bib file is often used as a text file to store bibliographic data and citation information. A .bib file contains records of bibliographic information such as titles of books, articles, authors, years of publication, journal titles, ISBN, and other citation-related data. The .bib format is a convenient way to store and manage bibliographic data, making it easier to cite sources and create reference lists in scientific papers. |
| Technical details | The .bib file format, commonly used for storing bibliographic data, is closely associated with bibliographic data management systems like BibTeX. The technical specifications of the .bib file format include the following: a text file that contains bibliographic data and references cited. A .bib file stores bibliographic data records that include titles, authors, publication dates, journals, ISBNs, and other metadata about the sources referenced. The data can be organized according to the BibTeX format, which includes required and optional fields for each record. .bib files are frequently utilized for managing citations and bibliographic data in scientific articles, dissertations, books, and other academic works. They are used to generate reference lists and automatically create bibliographies and citations in scientific publications. The data in a .bib file is typically structured using a specific syntax defined by the BibTeX format. Each record has a designated structure of fields like author, title, journal, year, and more. .bib files are compatible with various bibliographic data management programs and systems such as LaTeX, Zotero, Mendeley, and others. Additional entries with new bibliographic information can be added to .bib files, allowing for expansion. The .bib format offers a convenient method for storing and organizing bibliographic data for citation and usage in scientific and academic works. |
