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Citation generator
APA, MLA, Chicago — without the manual.
How it works
Three moves.
01
Select Your Citation Style
Choose from APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, IEEE, or other supported styles. The tool remembers your preference for future citations.
02
Enter Source Details or URL
Paste a URL, DOI, ISBN, or manually enter source information. The AI auto-fills metadata including authors, dates, and publication details.
03
Copy or Export Your Citation
Get your formatted citation instantly. Copy a single citation or export a complete bibliography in Word or plain text format.
What's good about it
Built for speed — clear inputs, clean output, no clutter.
All Major Formats
APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, IEEE and more - all updated to latest editions.
Any Source Type
Cite books, journals, websites, videos, podcasts, and social media.
One-Click Copy
Copy formatted citations instantly to paste into your document.
Bibliography Export
Export complete bibliographies in Word, PDF, or plain text format.
Who it's for
Jobs people actually open this for.
Academic Research Papers
Generate accurate citations for all sources in research papers and thesis documents without manually formatting each reference.
Annotated Bibliographies
Quickly build annotated bibliographies by generating citations and adding your own annotations for each source.
Journalism and Fact-Checking
Cite online articles, reports, and press releases quickly to maintain editorial standards and source transparency.
Corporate Reports
Add properly formatted references to business reports, white papers, and industry analyses to bolster credibility.
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