Citation generator
Free, accurate citations in APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard and 10,000+ other styles.
How it works
Step 1
Search or paste
Type a title, or paste a link, DOI, ISBN, PubMed ID or arXiv ID. We search 250M+ academic works, library catalogues and the page itself.
Step 2
Pick your style
Choose from APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard and 10,000+ other styles. Your whole list updates instantly.
Step 3
Copy into your paper
Copy one citation or your whole list. Italics and formatting are kept when you paste into Word or Google Docs.
Citation generators by style
Pick a style to open the generator with it already selected.
APA citation generator
Psychology, education and social sciences
MLA citation generator
English, literature and humanities
Chicago citation generator
History, arts and humanities
Harvard citation generator
UK, Australia and New Zealand
IEEE citation generator
Engineering and computer science
AMA citation generator
Medicine and health sciences
ACS citation generator
Chemistry
Vancouver citation generator
Medicine and biomedical sciences
Turabian citation generator
Student papers and theses
CSE citation generator
Biology and life sciences
ASA citation generator
Sociology
APSA citation generator
Political science
OSCOLA citation generator
UK law
Bluebook citation generator
US law
MHRA citation generator
UK humanities
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Frequently asked questions
Is this citation generator free?
Yes. It is free with no signup and no limit on how many citations you create.
Where do the source details come from?
From trusted databases: Crossref and OpenAlex for articles, Open Library and Google Books for books, and the page’s own information for websites and videos. You can always check and edit the details.
How accurate are the citations?
Citations are formatted with the same style files and engine used by Zotero and Mendeley. We flag missing details, such as a date or author, so you can fill them in before you submit.
Are my citations saved?
Yes, in your browser on this device, so they are still there when you come back. Nothing is uploaded, and clearing your browser data removes them.
Can I use it with Word or Google Docs?
Yes. Copied citations keep their italics and formatting when pasted into Word or Google Docs.
Which citation style should I use?
Use the style your instructor, university or journal asks for. If there is no guidance, APA is common in the sciences and social sciences, and MLA in the humanities.