Citation Generator (APA, MLA, Chicago).

Generate citations and bibliographies from URL, ISBN, or manual entry—perfect for academic papers and theses.

Create Citation

Enter details manually, look up by ISBN, or start from a URL. Choose APA, MLA, or Chicago.

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How it works

Four steps.

  1. 01

    Choose input: Manual entry, URL (website), or ISBN (book lookup).

  2. 02

    Select citation style (APA, MLA, Chicago) and source type (book, journal, website).

  3. 03

    Fill in authors, title, year, and any optional fields (publisher, URL, DOI, etc.).

  4. 04

    Copy the citation or add it to your bibliography, then copy the full list.

Features

Key Features.

Build formatted citations quickly and reduce manual formatting errors.

  • APA, MLA & Chicago

    Generate citations in APA 7th, MLA 9th, and Chicago for books, journals, and websites.

  • URL, ISBN & manual

    Create citations from a page URL, look up books by ISBN, or enter details manually.

  • Bibliographies

    Add multiple sources and copy a full bibliography in one click for papers and theses.

  • Copy instantly

    Copy single citations or the entire bibliography for pasting into your reference list.

FAQ

Questions.

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Which citation style should I use?

Use the style required by your institution, journal, or assignment (e.g. APA for many social sciences, MLA for humanities, Chicago for history).

Do I need the accessed date?

MLA and Chicago usually require an access date for online sources. APA 7th does not require it for most stable web content but recommends it when helpful.

How does ISBN lookup work?

We use the Open Library API to fetch book details by ISBN. Enter a 10- or 13-digit ISBN and click Look up to fill author, title, publisher, and year.

Is this a replacement for style manuals?

This tool helps you format citations quickly. For final submission, verify with your course or journal's style guide (APA 7th, MLA 9th, Chicago).

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