Paperpile is a cloud-based reference management software designed for researchers, students, and academics to efficiently collect, organize, annotate, and cite research papers and PDFs. It integrates deeply with Google Docs and Google Scholar, allowing seamless citation management and collaborative writing. The platform works as a web application and browser extension, with mobile apps available for reading and annotating on the go. Paperpile supports importing from major databases, exporting in multiple formats, and organizing libraries with folders, labels, and advanced search capabilities.

Key Features

Reference Collection and Import Quickly gather papers and citation data from academic databases and publisher websites.

• Import from PubMed, Google Scholar, ArXiv, Scopus, Web of Science, ProQuest, and more.
• One-click PDF download and citation import from hundreds of sites.
• Easy migration from other managers (Mendeley, Endnote, Zotero).

Organization and Management Keep research libraries structured and accessible.

• Organize with folders, subfolders, and colored labels.
• Search and filter library content efficiently.
• Mark important papers with stars or custom tags.

PDF Annotation and Management Read, highlight, and annotate PDFs directly within the app.

• Built-in PDF viewer for annotation and note-taking.
• Syncs annotated PDFs to Google Drive.
• Supports hand-drawn annotations and multi-color highlights.

Citation and Bibliography Tools Streamline citing and bibliography creation in academic writing.

• Insert citations and bibliographies directly in Google Docs.
• Supports over 9,000 citation styles (APA, MLA, Harvard, Chicago, etc.).
• Exports in BibTeX, RIS, and other formats for LaTeX and other tools.

Collaboration and Sharing Facilitate teamwork in research and writing.

• Collaborative citation management in Google Docs.
• Shared folders and citation sharing for group projects.

Cross-Platform and Integration Access your library anywhere and integrate with key tools.

• Web app, Chrome extension, and mobile apps for iOS/Android.
• Deep integration with Google Drive for storage and backup.

Benefits

Efficiency in Research Workflow Reduces time spent managing references and formatting citations.

• Automates citation import, organization, and formatting.
• Enables quick access to full-text PDFs and citation data.

Improved Collaboration Makes group research and writing seamless.

• Real-time collaborative citation management in Google Docs.
• Shared folders for team access to references.

Enhanced Organization and Accessibility Keeps all research materials easily accessible and well-organized.

• Centralized library accessible from any device.
• Advanced search and labeling for quick retrieval.

Reliable PDF Management and Annotation Ensures all research documents are annotated, synced, and backed up.

• Direct annotation in-browser and on mobile devices.
• Google Drive integration for automatic backup