Citation Generator
Build APA, MLA, Chicago and Harvard references and in-text citations for journals, books and websites.
What Is the Citation Generator?
The Citation Generator formats journal articles, books and webpages in APA 7th edition, MLA 9th edition, Chicago author-date and Harvard styles. It also builds a matching in-text citation, preserves italics in the preview and provides clean copy and download output without uploading source details.
How It Works
Choose a citation style and source type, then enter the available author, title, publication and locator details. The reference and in-text form update immediately. Separate multiple authors with semicolons and use the order required by your source. Copy or download the result, then compare unusual sources against the guide required by your school or publisher.
When to Use It
Use it to prepare a bibliography, works-cited page, reference list or draft in-text citation. It is especially useful when switching the same source between common academic styles, but institutional variations and uncommon contributor roles still require a final manual review.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which Citation Styles Are Supported?
- APA 7th edition, MLA 9th edition, Chicago author-date and Harvard are available for journal articles, books and webpages.
- Does It Look Up Sources Automatically?
- No. This local version formats the details you enter and does not send a DOI, URL or title to a metadata provider. That keeps the workflow private and avoids silently inserting the wrong edition.
- Is Every Citation Guaranteed To Be Submission-Ready?
- No. Unusual authors, editors, translated works, missing dates and institution-specific rules can require manual changes. Check the final result against the guide you were assigned.
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