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Create accurate APA, MLA, Chicago, and Harvard citations. Paste a DOI, URL, ISBN, or title, edit the details, then copy or export your bibliography. No account required.
Supported source types include Website, Book, Journal Article, Report, Thesis, Book Chapter, Video (YouTube), and Other. Export your finished citation list to Word or BibTeX.
Formatting follows official Citation Style Language (CSL) rules for APA 7th edition. Autocite pulls metadata from Crossref, library catalogs, and the page itself. Always check names, capitalization, and missing fields.
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Is this citation generator free?
Yes. You can generate, edit, copy, and export citations without creating an account. Saving a list permanently is optional.
How accurate are the citations?
Formatting follows official Citation Style Language (CSL) rules for APA 7th edition. Autocite pulls metadata from Crossref, library catalogs, and the page itself. Always check names, capitalization, and missing fields.
Which source types can I cite?
Websites, books, journal articles, reports, theses, book chapters, YouTube videos, and a general “other” type.
Can an editor review my references?
Yes. Academic, journal, and dissertation editors at Editor World format citations to the style you specify.