APA 7 Citation Generator
Generate accurate APA 7th edition citations for your research papers. Automatically extract metadata from websites, DOIs, and ISBNs.
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
Multiple Styles
Generate citations in APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, and more popular citation formats.
Accurate Citations
Format citations according to official style guide specifications.
Fast & Easy
Simply paste or type your source information and generate properly formatted citations.
Citation Style Examples
APA Style (7th Edition)
Smith, J. (2024). The impact of technology on education. Journal of Educational Research, 15(3), 123-145.
In-text: (Smith, 2024) or (Smith, 2024, p. 130)
MLA Style (9th Edition)
Smith, John. "The Impact of Technology on Education." Journal of Educational Research, vol. 15, no. 3, 2024, pp. 123-145.
In-text: (Smith) or (Smith 130)
Chicago Style
Smith, John. "The Impact of Technology on Education." Journal of Educational Research 15, no. 3 (2024): 123-145.
In-text: (Smith 2024, 130)
FAQs
How do I use this citation generator?
Select your citation style and source type, then enter or paste your source information in the text box. The placeholder text shows the recommended format. Click "Generate Citation" to create your formatted citation.
What citation styles are supported?
We support APA 6, APA 7, MLA 8, MLA 9, Chicago, Harvard, and AMA citation styles. Each style has specific formatting rules that are applied to your citations.
Can I cite different types of sources?
Yes! You can cite websites, books, journal articles, videos, blog posts, magazines, and newspapers. Select your source type to see the appropriate format.
What's the difference between APA 6 and APA 7?
APA 7 is the latest edition with simplified formatting rules, updated guidelines for citing online sources, and new citation types. For most academic work, use APA 7 unless specifically instructed otherwise.