Online Citation Generator

Cite sources or references in APA, MLA, Chicago, and more - accurate, instant, completely free.

Last updated: June 2026

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APA MLA Chicago AMA IEEE ASA ACS Turabian CSE Harvard Vancouver NLM APSA Bluebook AAA Oscola MHRA
APA MLA Chicago Harvard IEEE AMA Turabian Vancouver NLM APSA Bluebook MHRA
APA MLA Chicago AMA IEEE ASA ACS Turabian CSE Harvard Vancouver NLM APSA Bluebook AAA Oscola MHRA
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Configure your request on the left and hit Generate to get formatted citations.

How It Works

Generate Perfect Citations in 4 Steps

No manual formatting. No style guide hunting. Just accurate citations ready to paste.

1

Choose Your Mode

Select Citation Finder to discover sources by topic, Citation Generator to cite a URL, or Annotation Generator for a full annotated bibliography.

2

Enter Your Details

Provide your essay topic or source URL, set the number of sources, time period, and source type to narrow down results.

3

Pick Your Citation Style

Choose from 17 formats - APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, IEEE, and more - with a single click on the style selector.

4

Copy & Use

Instantly get formatted citations ready to drop into your reference list. Copy individual citations or export them all at once.

All Formats

Generate Citations in Any Format

17 citation styles supported. Click any format below to get started instantly.

APA MLA Chicago AMA IEEE ASA ACS Turabian CSE Harvard Vancouver NLM APSA Bluebook AAA OSCOLA MHRA
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Citation Generator.

A citation generator is an online tool that automatically creates properly formatted citations for your sources. You provide a URL or topic, and the tool extracts the necessary details - author name, title, publication date, and more - then formats them according to your chosen citation style (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.).
Yes! Our citation generator offers a free trial that lets you explore all features and citation styles. You can generate citations, switch between formats, and test the interface at no cost. Premium plans are available for unlimited use.
Our tool supports 17 citation styles including APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, AMA, IEEE, ASA, ACS, Turabian, CSE, Vancouver, NLM, APSA, Bluebook, AAA, OSCOLA, and MHRA. We keep all styles updated to the latest guidelines.
The Citation Finder helps you discover sources based on your essay topic. The Citation Generator creates a formatted citation from a URL you already have. The Annotation Generator finds sources for your topic and adds a brief annotation to each - perfect for annotated bibliographies.
In-text citations appear within the body of your work (e.g., (Smith, 2023)) and point to a source in your reference list. References (or Works Cited/Bibliography) appear at the end of your document and provide full publication details for each source cited in the text. Our tool generates both.
Absolutely. You can click any style pill to instantly switch formats. Your source information is retained so the citation updates immediately - no need to re-enter any details.
Citations give credit to original authors, help avoid plagiarism, build trust in your writing, and allow readers to locate and verify your sources. Proper citation is a key requirement for academic integrity and is expected in any scholarly or research-based work.

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