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Citation Generator

Create APA, MLA, or Chicago citations for websites, books, and journal articles. Fill in source fields, preview the citation, and copy it in your browser.

This works right here on your device — nothing gets sent out.

Used by Chicago; optional for the others.

Citation

How the Citation Generator works

  1. Choose APA, MLA, or Chicago and select website, book, or journal article.
  2. Enter the author, title, year, and source details; the preview updates as you type.
  3. Copy the plain-text citation or download it as a text file, then verify it against your required style guide.

FAQ

Which styles and sources are supported?

It creates draft APA, MLA, or Chicago citations for websites, books, and journal articles. Always check the result against your instructor's or publisher's required edition and rules.

Are my source details uploaded?

No. Citation formatting runs locally in your browser; source details are not uploaded.

Can I copy or download the citation?

Yes. Copy the plain-text citation to your clipboard or download it as a .txt file.

Available features

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