Free Citation Generator for APA 7, MLA 9 and Chicago
Enter your source details and get a correctly formatted reference plus the matching in-text citation in APA 7th edition, MLA 9th edition or Chicago 17th edition. It handles books, journal articles and websites, runs entirely in your browser, and never uploads anything.
How to use it
- 01. Pick your citation style and source type at the top of the form.
- 02. Enter authors as Last, First and separate multiple authors with a semicolon.
- 03. Fill in the fields that apply. Blank fields are simply skipped rather than guessed.
- 04. Copy the reference into your bibliography and the in-text citation into your paragraph.
- 05. Check author order, title capitalization and the DOI against the source before you submit.
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Start your order →Frequently asked
Is this citation generator free?+
Yes, completely. It runs entirely in your browser, nothing is uploaded, and there is no sign-up or usage limit.
Which citation styles does it support?+
APA 7th edition, MLA 9th edition and Chicago 17th edition notes-bibliography, for books, journal articles and websites.
Does it create in-text citations too?+
Yes. The tool outputs both the reference list entry and the matching in-text citation for the style you select.
Is an automatic citation always correct?+
It is correct when the details you enter are correct. Always check author order, capitalization of titles and the DOI against the source itself.
Do I need to cite a website with no author?+
Yes. Move the title into the author position and keep the date. Leave the author field blank and the tool does this for you.
Will my professor accept these references?+
They accept correctly formatted references. This tool follows the published style manuals, but your syllabus overrides any generator if it specifies a variation.
APA 7, MLA 9 and Chicago 17 references, formatted instantly in your browser.
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