Zotero 7.0.30

January 16, 2026

Additional Information

Zotero is a free, open-source research management tool for Windows that helps you collect, organize, cite, and share academic sources with full control over your data.

Version	Zotero 7.0.32
Requirements	Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 10/Windows 11
Updated	January 16, 2026
Author	Zotero Team
Category	Office and Business Tools
License	Open Source
Language	English
Download	1472

Overview

Zotero is a free, open-source research management tool that helps you collect, organize, cite, and share academic sources efficiently on Windows PCs. It is developed by an independent, nonprofit organization with no financial interest in your data, ensuring full user privacy and control.

Zotero Desktop stores all research data locally on your computer and can be used without creating an account. It is designed to be flexible enough to support a wide range of academic and professional research workflows.

🔓 Free, Open Source & Privacy-Focused

Zotero is free in every sense of the word:

No cost to download or use
Open-source code you can inspect or modify
No forced accounts or data sharing
Full access to and ownership of your research data

Because the software is open source, you don’t have to rely on promises—your data transparency is built into the platform itself.

📚 Collect Research with a Single Click

Zotero automatically detects research content across the web, allowing you to save high-quality metadata instantly from:

Academic databases like JSTOR and arXiv
News outlets such as The New York Times
Library catalogs and book listings
PDFs, journal articles, and web pages

It can also retrieve citation data when you drag PDFs into your library, or automatically add items using DOI or ISBN identifiers.

🗂️ Organize Research Your Way

Zotero offers flexible organization tools so you can manage research efficiently:

Collections and sub-collections
Tags and keywords
Notes and annotations
Saved searches that update automatically

For example, you can create a smart collection that shows all articles containing a specific keyword added within the last month.

✍️ Cite While You Write

Zotero integrates seamlessly with popular writing tools:

Microsoft Word
LibreOffice
Google Docs

With support for over 9,000 citation styles, Zotero can automatically generate in-text citations and bibliographies that comply with virtually any academic or publishing standard.

🔄 Sync Across Devices (Optional)

If you choose to enable syncing, Zotero can keep your research library updated across multiple devices. You can also access your data from any web browser while still maintaining full control over your information.

Syncing is optional—Zotero works perfectly as a fully offline desktop tool.

🤝 Collaborate Without Limits

Zotero makes collaboration simple and free:

Share libraries with colleagues or students
Co-author papers and projects
Build shared bibliographies for research teams

There are no limits on the number of collaborators for shared libraries.

🔐 Built for Trust & Reliability

Zotero is developed by a nonprofit organization committed to academic freedom and data protection. It does not sell user data, show ads, or monetize personal information.

With Zotero, you stay in complete control of your research—now and in the future.

✅ Why Choose Zotero for Windows?

Free and open-source
No account required
Powerful citation and reference management
Seamless Word, LibreOffice, and Google Docs integration
Privacy-first, nonprofit development
Ideal for students, researchers, and academics

👉 Download Zotero for Windows today and manage your research with confidence and flexibility.