Can I add multiple sources to a bibliography?

Yes, add as many sources as you need, reorder them, and export the full list as a TXT file or copy it all at once.

Is this citation generator free?

Yes, completely free with no signup and no limit on the number of citations.

How accurate are the generated citations?

Citations follow standard formatting rules for each style, but always double-check against your institution's specific style guide for edge cases.

Citation Generator

Create accurate APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, and IEEE citations for websites, books, articles, and videos — free, instant, and in your browser.

Citation Style

Source Type

In-Text Citation

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Full Reference / Bibliography Entry

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Free Citation Generator — APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard & IEEE

Writing a research paper, essay, or thesis and need properly formatted citations? Our free Citation Generator creates accurate in-text and full reference citations across the five most commonly required academic styles — no manual formatting, punctuation guesswork, or style guide required.

Why Use This Tool

Five major styles: APA 7th, MLA 9th, Chicago, Harvard, and IEEE all in one place.
Five source types: Websites, books, journal articles, newspaper articles, and YouTube videos.
Both citation types: Get the in-text citation and the full bibliography entry together.
Build a full bibliography: Add multiple sources, reorder them, and export the whole list.

How to Use the Citation Generator

Step 1: Choose your citation style and source type.

Step 2: Fill in the source details (author, title, date, URL, etc.).

Step 3: Review the generated in-text and full reference citations.

Step 4: Click "Add to Bibliography" to save it, then repeat for your next source.

Step 5: Copy individual citations, or export your whole bibliography as a TXT file.

Key Features

Dynamic Fields

Input fields adapt to your chosen source type.

Reorder & Delete

Fully manage your bibliography list.

Privacy & Security

All citation formatting happens locally in your browser using JavaScript — your source information is never uploaded to a server.

A Note on Accuracy

This tool follows standard formatting conventions for each citation style, but style guides are occasionally updated and institutions sometimes apply their own variations. Always cross-check unusual or edge-case sources against your institution's official style guide before final submission.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which citation styles are supported? +

APA 7th, MLA 9th, Chicago, Harvard, and IEEE.

What source types can I cite? +

Websites, books, journal articles, newspaper articles, and YouTube videos.

Does it generate in-text citations too? +

Yes, both an in-text citation and a full reference entry are generated.

Can I add multiple sources? +

Yes, build a full bibliography and export it as a TXT file.

Is my data uploaded anywhere? +

No, everything happens locally in your browser.

Is this tool free? +

Yes, completely free with no limits.

How accurate are the citations? +

Follows standard formatting rules — always double-check unusual sources against your official style guide.

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