Managing Your Library - EndNote Tutorial - Library - University of Newcastle, Australia

Import and create references from PDF files

It is possible to convert individual PDFs, or folders of PDF files into EndNote references. This feature will only work if a PDF includes a DOI (Digital Object Identifier).

To import a PDF file, or folder of PDFs:

Click File, then Import.
Select File ... if you have a single PDF to import, or Folder... if multiple PDFs are stored within the one folder and require importing. The Import Folder Window will appear.
Click Choose, select the file or folder to import, then OK.
The Import Option drop down list should be set to PDF
Select Discard Duplicates from the Duplicates drop down list, then .

EndNote records will be created for each PDF and the PDF file attached. If PDF files do not include a DOI, a blank reference will be created with the PDF attached - you will need to manually edit the record with the reference details.