APA Citation Generator
Build accurate citations for books, journal articles, websites, chapters and newspapers. Get APA 7th edition plus MLA 9th edition and Chicago formats, build a saved bibliography, and export it as text.
APA 7th edition
MLA 9th edition
Chicago (author-date)
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Format reference (correct examples)
Book — APA 7
Smith, J. A. (2020). Research methods in education (3rd ed.). Academic Press.
Journal article — APA 7
Ahmed, S., & Khan, R. (2022). Effects of sleep on learning. Journal of Educational Psychology, 14(2), 101-118. https://doi.org/10.0000/example
Website — APA 7
World Health Organization. (2023). Global health report. https://www.who.int/report
Tips
- APA lists initials, MLA and Chicago list full first names — the tool applies this automatically.
- Always add the DOI or URL for online sources when you have one.
- Book and article titles are italicised in APA; in MLA only the container title is italicised.
- For more than three authors, enter all names and the tool follows the "et al." rule for each style.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which citation styles does this generator support?
APA 7th edition, MLA 9th edition and Chicago author-date formats, for books, journal articles, websites, book chapters and newspapers.
How do I build a bibliography?
Fill in the source details and click Generate Citations, then click Add APA to Bibliography. Added citations are saved in your browser and can be exported as plain text.
Can I copy a single citation?
Yes. Copy APA, Copy MLA and Copy Chicago buttons sit under each generated citation, so you can paste one style into your document.
Is the citation generator free?
Yes. It is free, needs no signup, and everything runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.