Citation Generator

Build a formatted reference in APA (7th), MLA (9th) or Chicago style for a book, website or journal article. Enter the author, title and source details and copy the result. Everything runs in your browser.

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About these styles

APA is common in the sciences and social sciences, MLA in the humanities, and Chicago (bibliography style) across history and publishing. Each orders the author, title, and source details differently and italicises book and journal titles.

Enter author names as "First Last" or "Last, First", the tool reformats them for the chosen style. Always check the result against your assignment's exact requirements. Nothing is sent anywhere.

What this does

A citation generator builds a formatted reference in APA (7th), MLA (9th), or Chicago style for a book, website, or journal article from the details you enter.

How to use it

  1. Pick the style and source type.
  2. Enter the author and title.
  3. Add the source details.
  4. Copy the formatted reference.

How it works

Each style has its own rules for author order, initials, italics, and punctuation. Enter names as First Last or Last, First and the tool reformats them to match.

Example

The same book renders differently in APA, MLA, and Chicago.

Sources & methodology

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Frequently asked questions

Which citation styles are supported?

APA (7th edition), MLA (9th edition) and Chicago (bibliography style), each for books, websites and journal articles.

How should I enter author names?

Type each author as “First Last” or “Last, First” — the tool reformats the name (initials, ordering and punctuation) to match the chosen style.

Is my information saved or uploaded?

No. The citation is built entirely in your browser; nothing you type is stored or sent anywhere.