What is Mendeley?
Mendeley is a research workspace for collecting references, organizing papers, annotating PDFs and creating citations.
Is Mendeley free?
Yes. You can start at no cost, including about 2 GB of personal cloud storage.
Which formats can I import?
You can import PDFs and bibliographic records in common formats such as RIS and BibTeX.
How can I organize a large library?
Use folders, tags and full-library search. Selected collaboration options, including LeapSpace, may be available in some contexts.
Which styles does Mendeley Cite support?
Thousands of CSL styles are available, including APA, MLA, Chicago, Vancouver and IEEE.
Does Track Changes affect citations?
It can. Tracked edits may interfere with Word citation fields, so resolve them before the final refresh where practical.
Which Windows versions are supported?
The current release supports 64-bit Windows 10 and Windows 11.
What is the current version?
Version 2.148.0, released 15 July 2026, is approximately 278.88 MB as a Windows EXE.
How much storage is included?
The free plan includes about 2 GB of personal storage. Availability and terms may change, so check your account for current details.
Can teams share sources?
Selected collaboration options can support shared research, including LeapSpace where it is available.
How do I verify the installer?
Calculate the file's SHA256 hash and compare it with the value published on the download page.
Where should I download Mendeley?
Use the official Mendeley download page and avoid repackaged installers from third parties.