Citation Generator

Generate accurate APA, MLA, Chicago and Harvard citations

Generate properly formatted citations in APA, MLA, Chicago and Harvard styles for books, journal articles, websites, videos and more. Fill in the source details, pick a style, and copy a perfectly formatted citation ready to drop into your bibliography or works‑cited page.

Manual citation formatting is one of the most error‑prone tasks in academic writing — and it's also one of the most consequential, since incorrect citations can cost grades, accusations of plagiarism, or rejection from journals. This tool eliminates the formatting risk entirely.

Use it for term papers, theses, dissertations, journal submissions, book reviews and any other academic work where the bibliography matters. Because it's free and unlimited, you can build complete reference lists for any project without subscription costs.

Why use Citation Generator?

All major styles

APA 7th edition, MLA 9th edition, Chicago, Harvard and more.

All source types

Books, articles, websites, videos, podcasts, interviews and theses.

One‑click copy

Copy formatted citations directly into your document.

Free and unlimited

Build hundreds of citations without subscription costs.

How to use Citation Generator

1
Pick a citation style
APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard or another supported format.
2
Choose source type
Book, journal article, website, video, podcast, etc.
3
Enter source details
Fill in author, title, year, publisher and other style‑specific fields.
4
Copy the citation
Use the formatted citation in your bibliography or footnotes.

Common use cases

Term papers

Generate bibliographies for high school and undergraduate essays.

Theses and dissertations

Build long reference lists for graduate research projects.

Journal submissions

Match your citations to the exact style required by your target journal.

Blog and article research

Cite primary sources cleanly in long‑form online writing.

Features at a glance

APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard styles
Books, journals, websites, videos, podcasts
Latest edition formatting rules
Copy with one click
Privacy‑first — no signup
Unlimited citations
Mobile‑friendly forms
Clean, printable output

Frequently asked questions

How do I generate an APA citation for a website?

Select Website as the source type, enter the URL, author, title, and publication date, then choose APA format. The correctly formatted citation is generated instantly.

Does the citation generator support MLA 9th edition?

Yes. Our generator follows the latest MLA 9th edition formatting rules for all source types including websites, books, and journal articles.

What citation formats are supported?

We support APA 7th edition, MLA 9th edition, and Chicago 17th edition citations for books, websites, journal articles, and more.

Can I export my citations as a bibliography?

Yes. Copy individual citations or export all your generated citations as a formatted bibliography list in your chosen style.

Your privacy matters

Citation Generator runs entirely in your web browser. Your files, text, and data are never uploaded to any server, never stored, and never seen by us or any third party. This client-side architecture means you can safely process confidential business documents, personal records, and proprietary data without privacy concerns.