.ENW File Extension

EndNote Import File

EndNote uses .enw files for importing citations. EndNote is reference management software. The .enw extension was developed by Thomson Reuters. .enw files contain saved citations. To open: use EndN...

General Information

Title ENW File Extension
Extension .enw
Full Form EndNote Import File
File Type Citation Data File
Developer Clarivate Analytics
MIME Type application/x-endnote-refer

File Function

Primary Function Store citation data
Additional Functions Facilitate bibliography import
Features Text-based, Refer format

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on content
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Academic Research Yes
Article Writing Yes
Bibliography Creation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Validate sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Around 1988
Latest Version Linked to EndNote releases

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .ris, .bib

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
EndNote Paid, Trial available Windows, Mac
Reference Manager Discontinued Windows
Mendeley Free, Subscription Windows, Mac, Linux