🎓 Student Tool

Free Citation Generator

Generate copy-ready references in APA 7th, MLA 9th & Chicago styles — for books, websites and journal articles.

Enter your source details
One author per line — write as "Last, First" or "First Last".
APA 7th reference
Fill in the source details and your citation will appear here, ready to copy.
Always double-check important references against your institution's style guide.
In-text citation
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which citation styles are supported?

APA 7th edition, MLA 9th edition and Chicago author-date style — for books, websites and journal articles.

Is this citation generator free?

Yes, 100% free forever. No account or signup required.

Is the formatting guaranteed to be correct?

The generator follows the official rules of each edition, but always double-check important references against your institution's style guide — especially for unusual source types.

Does it generate in-text citations too?

Yes. Below every reference you'll find the matching in-text citation — e.g. (Kumar, 2023) in APA — ready to copy into your assignment.

Is my data saved anywhere?

No. Everything runs in your browser. Nothing you type is uploaded or stored on any server.