A free Windows desktop app for converting citation styles (APA 7, Harvard, Vancouver) in Word .docx manuscripts.
Scroll down to Assets below. You'll see several files — here's which one you need:
| File | Who is it for? |
|---|---|
ScholarRef-setup-1.0.1.exe |
Most users. A standard Windows installer. No admin rights required. |
ScholarRef-windows-x64.zip |
Advanced users who prefer a portable app. Unzip and run ScholarRef.exe directly — no install step. |
SHA256SUMS.txt |
For verifying download integrity. Compare the hash of your downloaded file against this. |
release-manifest.json |
Build metadata (version, commit, timestamp). Not needed unless troubleshooting. |
| Source code (zip / tar.gz) | Auto-generated by GitHub. Only useful if you want to read or modify the Python source. |
- Download
ScholarRef-setup-1.0.1.exefrom Assets below - Run the installer — it installs to your user folder, no admin prompt
- Open ScholarRef from your Start Menu
- Select a conversion mode, pick your
.docx, and click Run Conversion
This is an unsigned freeware release. Windows may show an "Unknown publisher" warning. This is normal. Click More info → Run anyway.
- Windows 10 x64
- Windows 11 x64
- Removed accidental dependency on private local files
- Package builds and tests cleanly from the published repository
- Verification engine defaults to
references-only(the supported public mode) - Fixed bundled logo asset and version resolution in packaged builds