How to upgrade to Endnote 25

How to upgrade to Endnote 25

Last Updated: Oct 15, 2025 Views: 236

What are the new features in Endnote 25?

Enhanced Library Recovery

Colour Coded Tags

Cite While You Write now works in Google Docs and Apple Pages

New Web interface

Use Generative AI to generate summaries of articles and PDFs.

Use Machine Learning to help researchers identify the most suitable journals for their work based on key elements of their manuscript

Cite highlighted quotes from PDFs

Don't forget to Sync!

In 'Sync Status' press 'Sync Now' to ensure your all your Desktop and Web Endnote Libraries are 'In Sync'

To Upgrade

Save a copy of your Endnote Library. In the menu choose 'File' and 'Save and Copy'

This will save an .enl file and a 'Data' folder. You will need both

Now is a good time to 'Backup' your library to a USB stick

Reinstall Endnote

Select 'Open an Existing Library'

Select the .enl file

Your library will appear in Endnote 25

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