Citation Generator
Create perfect APA and MLA citations for books, articles, and websites
Generated Citation
About Our Citation Generator
Our free citation generator helps students and researchers create perfectly formatted APA and MLA citations for books, journal articles, and websites. Whether you're working on a research paper, thesis, or essay, this tool ensures your references meet academic standards without the hassle of manual formatting.
How to Use the Citation Generator
- Select your preferred citation style (APA or MLA)
- Choose the type of source you're citing (book, article, or website)
- Fill in the required information about your source
- Click the "Generate Citation" button
- Copy the formatted citation to your bibliography or works cited page
Why Proper Citations Matter
- Avoid plagiarism by giving credit to original authors
- Meet academic integrity requirements
- Help readers locate your sources
- Demonstrate the depth of your research
- Maintain consistency in your reference list
Frequently Asked Questions
Currently, we support APA (7th edition) and MLA (8th edition) styles. These are the most commonly used formats in academic writing.
Our current version focuses on these three common source types. For other sources like videos, interviews, or legal documents, you may need to consult style guides.
Our citations follow the latest style guidelines, but we recommend double-checking against official style manuals, especially for complex sources.
No, all processing happens in your browser. We don't store any of the information you enter about your sources.