Free Citation Generator – APA 7, MLA 9, Chicago & More
Generate properly formatted citations in seconds. Paste a URL, DOI, or ISBN and our free citation generator auto-extracts the title, author, and date — no sign-up needed.
Supports APA 7, APA 6, MLA 9, MLA 8, Chicago, ACS, and more citation styles.
Tip: Copy and paste your source information from your document, or enter it manually following the format shown above.
APA 7 Citation Generator Guide
An APA 7 citation generator creates references formatted to the 7th edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association — the standard for psychology, education, and social sciences. Use an APA 7 citation generator to produce parenthetical in-text citations and matching reference list entries automatically.
Basic APA 7 Format
(Author, Year)
Paraphrase or summary — the most common APA 7 in-text form
(Author, Year, p. #)
Direct quote — APA 7 requires a page or paragraph locator
APA 7 Author Rules
- One author: APA 7 uses last name only — (García, 2023)
- Two authors: APA 7 lists both, linked by & — (Lee & Kim, 2022)
- Three or more: APA 7 shortens to first author + et al. — (Patel et al., 2024)
- No author: APA 7 uses a shortened title in quotes — ("Climate Report," 2023)
- No date: APA 7 uses n.d. — (World Health Organization, n.d.)
APA 7 Placement
In APA 7, the in-text citation always appears before the sentence's closing period. For block quotations (40+ words), APA 7 places the citation after the final punctuation. APA 7 also supports narrative citations: García (2023) found that…
Quick APA 7 Citation Generator Tips
- APA 7 citation generator drops publisher location for books (changed from APA 6)
- APA 7 citation generator includes DOI links as live hyperlinks
- APA 7 allows up to 20 authors in the reference list before et al.
- Every in-text citation must match a reference list entry
How the Citation Generator Works
Three steps to a perfectly formatted citation for any source type.
Choose Your Style
Select APA 7, MLA 9, Chicago, ACS, or another style from the tabs. Switch styles anytime and the citation reformats automatically.
Paste Your Source
Enter a URL, DOI, or ISBN. The tool automatically fetches the title, author, and publication date so you don't have to type them manually.
Copy & Paste
Get both the in-text citation and the full reference list entry. Copy each with one click and drop them straight into your paper.
Why Use Our Citation Generator?
Formatting citations by hand is tedious and error-prone. Our free citation generator handles APA 7, MLA 9, Chicago, ACS, and more — all from a single tool. Paste any web URL and the generator fetches the page title, author, and publication date automatically, so you spend time on your paper instead of citation formatting rules.
Every citation is output in two forms: the parenthetical in-text citation you place inside your prose, and the full reference list entry that goes at the end of your paper. Both are formatted to the official style guide specifications, including italics, punctuation, and author-name ordering. Whether you're citing a journal article, a website, a book, or a video, the tool produces a complete, copy-ready citation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What citation styles does the generator support?
Our free citation generator supports APA 7, APA 6, MLA 9, MLA 8, Chicago (Author-Date and Notes-Bibliography), ACS, and more. Select your style from the tabs and generate a properly formatted citation instantly.
Can I cite websites, books, and journal articles?
Yes. The citation tool supports websites, books, journal articles, and videos. Paste a URL or DOI and the tool will automatically extract the title, author, and publication date for you.
Is the citation generator free?
Yes. Our citation generator is 100% free with no account or registration required. Generate as many citations as you need.
Does the tool generate both in-text and reference list citations?
Yes. For every source you submit, the tool produces a formatted in-text citation and a full reference list entry. Copy each separately with one click.
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