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Reading List Exporter
Reading List Exporter converts what parses cleanly and tells you which lines did not, rather than silently dropping them.
🔒 This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to a server.
Text & Lists
Reading List Exporter
Frontend preview — no upload or external service.
Exported List
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How the Reading List Exporter works
- Paste the list in a consistent format; the parser matches a pattern rather than guessing each line.
- Choose the output format for wherever it is going — CSV for spreadsheets, BibTeX for reference managers.
- Check the flagged lines, which are usually titles containing the same separator the parser uses.
FAQ
What format should my input be in?
Any consistent one. Author - Title (Year) parses cleanly. Problems come from mixed formats in one list, and from titles containing the separator character.
Will BibTeX output work in LaTeX?
It produces valid entries with generated keys. Entries from a plain list lack publisher and edition fields, so a reference manager or the book's own record is needed to complete them.
Is my list uploaded?
No. Parsing happens in the browser, so the list stays on your device.
How we compare
| Feature | Online Tool Store | A notes app | A project suite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple output formats | ✓ | One | ✓ |
| Flags unparsed lines | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Nothing uploaded | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| No account needed | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
Reading List Exporter converts what parses cleanly and tells you which lines did not, rather than silently dropping them.