What is Citation Generator?
Writing a paper or report and need citations that actually look right? Enter the author, title, date, and source type — and we'll generate a perfectly formatted citation in APA 7th, MLA 9th, Chicago, Harvard, or IEEE style. Supports books, journal articles, websites, videos, and more. No signup, no login, just paste and cite.
Use Cases
- ◆Generating references for academic papers
- ◆Formatting citations for research reports
- ◆Creating bibliography for thesis work
- ◆Preparing citations for journal submissions
- ◆Generating citations for coursework
How to Use
- 1Pick a citation style (APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, or IEEE)
- 2Choose the source type (book, journal, website, video, etc.)
- 3Fill in author, title, publication date, and other details
- 4Click "Generate" and copy your citation
Features
- ✓5 citation styles supported
- ✓Multiple source types
- ✓Live preview
- ✓One-click copy
- ✓Up-to-date format standards
- ✓Browser-local processing
- ✓Free to use
- ✓No signup needed
FAQ
Which citation styles are supported?
APA 7th Edition, MLA 9th Edition, Chicago, Harvard, and IEEE — the five most common academic styles.
Can I cite books and websites?
Yes. We support books, journal articles, websites, videos, conference papers, blogs, and more.
Are the formats up to date?
Yes. We use the latest standards, including APA 7th Edition and MLA 9th Edition.
Is this tool free?
Yes — completely free. No accounts, no paywalls. Just open the page and go.
Does my data get sent to a server?
No. Everything runs in your browser. Your data never leaves your device.
Does it work on my phone?
Absolutely. Works great on phones, tablets, and desktops alike.