Citavi Beta 7.3.1.27 - 2026-05-27

Overview

Citavi 7.3.1 smoothes the rough edges in the redesigned Desktop UI and resolves issues with the AI configuration, the Picker, and the Word Add-In among others.

This beta gives you early access to upcoming changes while we continue refining stability and usability based on your feedback.

What's fixed

Desktop — UI and 7.3 redesign cleanup

• Red and blue labels now update immediately when their status changes.
• The 7.3 redesign is now applied consistently — outdated icons and incorrect colors have been corrected across the interface.
• The names of the purple color scheme are now correct in all interface languages.
• The blue color scheme can be selected again.
• The Citavi icon in the login window no longer appears squeezed.
• The spacing between the expand triangle and the category name has been reduced to the intended size.

Desktop — Functional fixes

• Routine tasks can be added to References again.
• Components in the citation editor can be moved again.
• The Overview tab once again displays the section headings "Abstract", "Keywords", "Categories" and "Groups".
• Knowledge items can again be reordered by drag-and-drop.
• The category tree now refreshes element counts immediately when items are added or removed.
• Newly created categories are again assigned a number automatically.
• Switching the interface language now behaves correctly.
• The status bar updates correctly when a selection is active.
• Quick Search is no longer inactive after start-up, and the selection highlight is restored.
• The "Show in PDF" link works again after a PDF search has been used.

Desktop — Platform and infrastructure

• Installation of Citavi no longer takes longer than expected.
• Logging works again — Citavi 7.3 had stopped producing log files.
• User settings are now persisted correctly between sessions.
• Cloudflare Bot Protection challenges that were blocking some requests have been resolved.
• Active FIPS compliance policies on Windows no longer break Citavi features. Customers with FIPS-enforced environments are unblocked.

Desktop — AI configuration

• Japanese is now available in the AI language options under Tools > Options > Artificial Intelligence.
• Summary languages in the AI options are now listed in the user's interface language instead of always in English.
• The AI deactivation flag set via the MSI Assistant is honoured again. MSI deployments that disabled AI now work as expected.
• DBServer users can use AI features without needing a separate Citavi account.

Citavi Picker

• The login flow for the RightFind screen in the Picker (Chrome, Edge, Firefox) has been corrected.

Word Add-In / Citavi Assistant

• When a Word document is open and connected to a project, changes made in that project are now loaded into Word.
• Superscript is now rendered correctly when the Citavi Assistant is used.

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Citavi Beta 7.3.0.15 - 2026-03-27

We’re launching the public beta of Citavi Desktop 7.3, introducing a refreshed visual experience, expanded interoperability, AI enhancements, and targeted performance improvements.

This beta gives you early access to upcoming changes while we continue refining stability and usability based on your feedback.

What’s New

Updated Visual Design

Citavi 7.3 introduces a refreshed visual identity across the application:

• New Citavi logo, consistently applied throughout the interface
• Updated application icon aligned with the Lumivero brand
• Over 550 redesigned in-app icons for a cleaner, more consistent experience

Expanded Import & Compatibility

Mendeley & Zotero Integration

• Import references and data directly from Mendeley and Zotero
• Convert Word documents created with Mendeley or Zotero add-ins for use with the Citavi Word Add-In

EndNote Compatibility

• Replace fields created with the current version of EndNote using Citavi fields in the Word Add-In / Assistant

Improved File Support

Full-Text Search Enhancements

• Search within EPUB and TXT files
• Improved TXT file rendering in the preview

AI Enhancements

• AI features are now available for DB Server users without requiring a Citavi or MyLumivero account

Performance Improvements

• Faster project loading, particularly in VPN environments

DB Server Updates

• Improved handling of versionless subscription license files
• Correct display of Active Directory user lists when assigning tasks
• Fixed connection issues in DB Server Management
• Resolved project load timeouts when connecting to SQL Server via VPN

This is a public beta release. You may encounter issues as we continue to improve stability and performance. Your feedback is essential and will directly influence the final release.

 

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Citavi Beta 7.2.0.40 - 2025-09-12

Why This Release Matters

Citavi 7.2 updates technical foundations that have been in place for years. This work enables us to:

• deliver new features more effectively

• improve long-term Windows compatibility

• reduce common sources of instability

• keep Citavi for Windows evolving in a sustainable way

This release is a significant step toward the next wave of product improvements.

MSI and Downgrade Advisory

Due to limitations in earlier MSI packages, installing an older Citavi version over a newer 7.2 installation is not supported. If you need to revert to an earlier version, please uninstall the newer version first before installing the older one. 

 

The application’s Windows Installer ProductCode has changed in this version. This may affect environments that rely on MSI detection rules, upgrade chains, or automated deployment scripts. No action is required for normal installations. IT administrators should adjust any deployment configurations referencing the previous ProductCode. The new ProductCode is 9040B76F-041C-47DD-AEB0-295FD4B50EB1

.NET Framework Upgrade to 4.8.1

Citavi for Windows now runs on modern version of the underlying .NET Framework. This brings:

• better compatibility with current Windows releases,

• improvements in performance and stability, and

• a technical foundation required for future feature updates.

This upgrade also reduces several causes of unpredictable behavior during startup or shutdown.

Reliable Login and Authentication

We improved parts of the sign-in process, with a focus on institutional accounts:

• More robust Shibboleth handling

• Fewer redirect loops and failed login attempts

• More consistent logout behavior

• Fixes for institutions where login previously failed entirely

These improvements reduce login friction and stabilize access to cloud projects.

Improved Licensing & Trial Mode Handling

Citavi now manages certain license checks more reliably, especially in situations involving:

• trial mode and project ownership

• cloud project creation under borderline license conditions

• switching between devices

Users should experience clearer feedback and fewer unexpected license warning messages.

Better XLSX and PDF Processing

File handling has been improved in several areas:

• Excel imports work more consistently across various spreadsheet applications

• Import messages are clearer when formatting issues occur

• Citavi warns when attempting to import into the wrong project

• Improved handling of problematic PDFs (e.g., from PubMed Central)

These refinements make data transfer into Citavi more predictable.

User Interface & Workflow Enhancements

We resolved several smaller but noticeable issues in Citavi for Windows:

• Significantly fewer “Connection lost” pop-ups

• Improved text selection and copying in the preview pane

• Restored occasionally missing toolbars

• Corrected help (F1) links

• Smoother first-time wizard

These changes reduce interruptions and improve daily workflow reliability.

Citavi Web, Picker & Word Assistant Improvements

Enhancements to the browser-based components include:

• BibTeX export in Citavi Web no longer produces empty files

• Superscript formatting in the Word Assistant is rendered correctly

• All cloud projects now appear properly in the Picker

• Reduced freezes when importing cited references from websites

• Expanded list of websites where the Picker remains inactive to avoid conflicts

These updates make the Picker and Assistant more stable and predictable.