Citation Generator (APA & MLA)
Fill the source details once — get formatted APA and MLA citations for your bibliography.
Quick answer: Free citation generator: create APA 7 and MLA style citations for websites, books and journals. Copy-paste ready for essays and papers.
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About this tool
Citations credit sources and protect against plagiarism claims. APA 7 (author–date) is common in sciences; MLA 9 (author–page) in humanities. This generator formats websites, books and journal articles into both styles from the same fields. Always double-check punctuation against your institution's handbook — styles have edge cases.
FAQ
What's the difference between APA and MLA?
APA uses (Author, Year) in-text; MLA uses (Author Page). Reference lists differ in formatting details.
What if my source has no author?
Start with the title in the citation. For corporate authors, use the organisation name.
Should URLs be included?
Yes for websites (APA: include unless a login is required). DOIs are preferred for journals.