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APA 7 citation generator

Choose a style, enter your source details and create a citation. Build your bibliography as you go.

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1Enter your source

Changing the style updates all saved citations.

Find source details with a DOI or ISBN

Optional article lookup sends the DOI to Crossref. Website details use manual entry.

Keep the original spelling. APA article and book titles should use sentence case; MLA and Chicago normally use title case. Review title capitalization before exporting.

Author

Enter names in the order shown on the source. No author listed? Remove the empty author.

Leave blank when no date is available.

For an in-text citation or full note. Leave blank to cite the whole source.

Use a direct link to this source. Leave blank for a print source.

Used when the selected style calls for it.

Annotation / notes

Include these notes in an annotated bibliography, or turn them off before downloading.

2Your citation

APA 7

References entry

Your formatted citation appears here as you enter the source details.

In-text citation

Author, year or reference number

Choose a page, paragraph, chapter, section or timestamp to cite a specific passage.

Finish your bibliography

Add each source, then copy, print or download your list below. Change styles at any time.

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Check before submitting

Confirm spelling, title capitalization and missing details against the original source and your instructor’s requirements. A citation generator cannot verify the source you enter.

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Font and spacing apply to Word, RTF and Print / PDF. BibTeX, RIS and CSL JSON export source data.

Editable downloads include hanging indents and citation italics. Use Print / PDF to save a PDF through your browser.

References

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Add a citation above to begin your bibliography. Your list will stay available in this browser.

References

Enter the facts once

Create citations for websites, books, journal articles, news, reports, chapters, videos, podcasts and published interviews.

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Switch styles without retyping your source details. Edit entries and add annotations whenever you need them.

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Export Word, RTF, plain text, BibTeX, RIS or CSL JSON. Copy formatted entries or use your browser’s Print / PDF option. No account required.

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Choose your citation style

APA 7Psychology, education and social sciences.MLA 9Literature, languages and the humanities.Chicago 18 · NotesFull notes and an alphabetical bibliography.Chicago 18 · Author–dateAuthor and year citations for research papers.Harvard · Cite Them RightCite Them Right 12th edition; Harvard rules vary by institution.IEEENumbered citations for engineering and computing.AMA 11Numbered citations for medical writing.VancouverNumbered references for health and biomedical research.

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WebsiteBookJournal articleNews articleBook chapterReportOnline videoPodcast episodePublished interview

Frequently asked questions

Is the citation generator completely free?

Yes. Citation generation, bibliography building, printing and every download format are free. There are no subscriptions, account requirements or watermarks.

Where is my bibliography saved?

Your named bibliographies are saved in this browser on this device. Clearing site data, switching browsers or using another device will not carry it over. Download a backup and import it to move your sources. Private browsing may erase saved work when the session ends.

Can I paste a website link to fill all the details automatically?

Website sources use manual entry. Optional DOI lookup retrieves scholarly metadata from Crossref, and ISBN lookup retrieves book details from Open Library. A URL alone does not reliably identify a page’s author or publication date.

Will every citation be correct automatically?

Formatting follows the selected citation style, but correctness also depends on your source details. Review names, capitalization, dates, journal abbreviations and any assignment-specific requirements. Specialized sources may need manual adjustments.

Does my work get uploaded?

Normal source entry, formatting and downloads happen in your browser. Optional lookups send the DOI to Crossref or the ISBN to Open Library. The site does not have an account system or a bibliography upload service.

How do I save a PDF?

Add your sources and select Print / PDF. Choose Save as PDF in your browser’s print dialog. Word and RTF downloads remain editable if you need to change your paper’s formatting.