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Citation generator (APA, MLA, Chicago)
References for websites, books, journal articles, news and videos in APA 7, MLA 9 and Chicago style.
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About Citation generator (APA, MLA, Chicago)
Fill in the details of a website, book, journal article, news story or video and get a formatted reference in APA 7, MLA 9 or Chicago style. Each style orders author, date, title and source differently, which is where most mistakes happen. Always check the result against your course guide.
How to use Citation generator (APA, MLA, Chicago)
- Choose the source type, such as website, book, journal article, news or video.
- Fill in author, title, date and the other details.
- Pick APA 7, MLA 9 or Chicago and copy the reference.
Why use this tool?
- Private: everything happens in your browser. Nothing you enter is uploaded.
- Free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on how often you use it.
- Works on phones, tablets and computers: Android, iPhone, Windows, Mac and Linux. Nothing to install.
- Free to embed on your own website, with a ready-made code to copy.
- Available in 10 languages.
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Frequently asked questions
Which citation style should I use?
Follow what your teacher or publisher asks for. APA is common in sciences and education, MLA in humanities and languages, Chicago in history and publishing.
Why is some information missing from my citation?
The reference is built from the details you enter, so empty fields are left out. Look at the original source for author, date and publisher, and fill in as much as you can.
Do I still need to check the citation?
Yes. Compare it with your style guide or your teacher's rules, since small differences exist, such as how editions or online dates are written. Treat the result as a careful starting point.
Is Citation generator (APA, MLA, Chicago) free?
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Is it safe to use?
Yes. Everything is worked out in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent to our server.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android and iPhone, as well as on tablets and computers. There's nothing to install.
Do I need an account?
No. Just open the page and use the tool. There's no sign-up and no email needed.
Can I put Citation generator (APA, MLA, Chicago) on my own website?
Yes. Use the Embed on your site button under the tool to copy a short piece of code and paste it into your page. It is free, needs no account, and the tool keeps working inside your page.