How do I convert reST to JATS?

Drop your reST file onto the converter above, make sure JATS is selected, and click Convert. When it's done, download the JATS file — it usually takes a few seconds.

Is it safe to convert reST to JATS here?

Yes. reST to JATS conversion happens entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly, so your file is never uploaded to any server.

Is the reST to JATS converter free?

Yes — free with no watermark. Signed-out visitors can convert 25 files a day, and a free account raises that to 250.

Will converting reST to JATS reduce quality?

No — JATS preserves the content of your reST file as faithfully as the format allows.

Can I convert multiple reST files at once?

Yes. Add up to 5 files at a time without an account, 10 with a free account and up to 500 on paid plans, then download them individually or as a single ZIP.

Can I convert JATS back to reST?

Yes — use our JATS to reST converter. Note that converting back and forth between formats can't recover detail lost to lossy compression.

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How to convert reST to JATS

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Add your reST files
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Choose JATS
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Convert
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Download your JATS
Download each JATS file, or everything at once as a ZIP.

reST vs JATS

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reST · reStructuredText

reStructuredText is the markup language behind Python's documentation and the Sphinx docs generator.

Type: Document
Extension: .rst
MIME: text/x-rst
Best for: Python and Sphinx documentation

Plain-text markup

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JATS · Journal Article Tag Suite

JATS is an XML standard for publishing and archiving scholarly journal articles.

Type: Document
Extension: .jats
MIME: application/jats+xml
Best for: academic journal publishing

Plain-text markup

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reST to JATS: frequently asked questions

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