Citation Generator — Free AI Tool for Students

Free APA, MLA, and Chicago citation generator. Paste a URL, DOI, or book title and get a perfectly formatted citation instantly. No signup needed.

Frequently asked questions

Which citation styles are supported?

APA 7th edition, MLA 9th edition, and Chicago 17th edition are all supported.

Is this free?

Yes, completely free with no signup required.

Can I cite a website?

Yes. Paste the full URL and the tool extracts author, date, title, and site name automatically.

Does it work with DOIs?

Yes. Paste the DOI (e.g. 10.1038/s41586-021-03819-2) and it retrieves the full citation metadata.

How accurate are the citations?

Very accurate for URLs and DOIs with accessible metadata. Always double-check author names and publication dates.

Can I cite books?

Yes. Paste the book title, author, and publication year, or an ISBN for best results.

Does it generate a full bibliography?

Use the Bibliography Organizer tool to compile and sort multiple citations together.

Can I cite a YouTube video or podcast?

Yes. Paste the URL and specify the media type for correctly formatted citations.

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