Opening and Converting Old EndNote Libraries

When opening a library from a version of EndNote prior to EndNote X9.3, EndNote will convert the library to the current format and leave the original library unchanged. EndNote libraries consist of an .enl file and a .Data folder that must be kept together when sharing libraries.

To open or convert an older EndNote library:

1. Start EndNote.
2. From the File menu, select Open and then Open Library.
3. On the file dialog, locate and highlight the old library, and then click Open. EndNote will warn you that the selected library was created with an older version and ask you for permission to convert it.
4. Click Yes to convert the library.
5. EndNote will give the new library a default name of [oldlibraryname]-Converted.enl, but you can change it. Name the new library and click Save.

The conversion makes a copy of the original library in the latest file format, and leaves the original library intact.