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Citation Generator

Fill in the details of a book, article or web page and get a formatted citation in APA, MLA, Chicago or Harvard style.

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Source details

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Everything stays in your browser

Your source details are formatted on your device and never uploaded.

Small details that change a citation

Styles differ mostly in punctuation and author order: APA uses initials and a bracketed year, MLA puts the title in quotation marks, and Harvard asks for an access date on web sources. Enter the details once here and switch style to compare.

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Frequently asked questions

Which styles are supported?

APA 7th edition, MLA 9th edition, Chicago notes-and-bibliography and Harvard. Each is built from the same details you enter once.

How should I enter the author?

Type the surname first, then a comma and the first name, for example Smith, Jane. Separate multiple authors with a semicolon.

Should I check the result?

Yes. Citation styles have many special cases — edited volumes, translations, missing dates. Always compare against your institution's guide before submitting.

Is anything uploaded?

No. The citation is assembled in your browser and nothing is sent to a server.

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