Paperpile
Source: https://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/tools/paperpile/ Parent: https://www.york.ac.uk/students/support/disability/resources/
Paperpile is a web-based reference tool that simplifies the process of managing, citing and sharing research papers and references.
It can be integrated with Google Drive to store PDFs, and with Google Docs and Microsoft Word to cite references in written documents.
Key features
- Best used with Google Chrome (using another browser may not give you full functionality).
- Keep all your research papers and references in one place.
- Plugins available that allow you to cite with Microsoft Word and Google Docs.
- Share your references with others when working collaboratively.
- Sync your library with Google Drive for PDF storage.
- Compatible with various citation styles.
Access instructions
Related tools
Available to staff and students
You can use this service on University-managed and personal devices.
App and web-based
Compatible with Windows, Mac, Android and iOS. It also works in your web browser.
Funded by the University
There isn’t a cost to you for standard use.
Access instructions
Related tools
Guides and help
How-to guides and set up
- How to register and install Paperpile
- Paperpile Help Center (paperpile.com)
- More software and apps and how to obtain them
Search all our guides and help
Training and best practice
- Reference management: a practical guide looks at the processes and features of the reference management applications available at York, including Paperpile. It includes advice on the advantages and disadvantages of each.
- Attend a Digital Skills Training session on reference management. These sessions run every semester.
Contact for support
If you're experiencing technical issues and need advice, please contact IT Services.
Service commitments
Your responsibilities and policies
The following policies apply to all IT services provided by the University.
Service performance
Availability
- This is a live service, available 24/7.
Support
- This service is managed by a third party.
- They are responsible for monitoring, identifying and fixing faults. We provide advice and support for local issues during our opening hours.
- Support is available via the Paperpile forum (paperpile.com).
Standards
- Our service performance and standards have been produced in consultation with our customers. We regularly monitor the delivery, performance and availability of facilities and services.
Feedback and complaints
We appreciate feedback as it helps us review and continually improve our service.
Page last reviewed: 23 December 2025