Citation Generator

Generate accurate citations for websites, books, and journal articles in APA, MLA, Chicago, IEEE, Harvard, Vancouver, AMA, ASA, CSE, Turabian, or BibTeX format. Fill in the source details once and switch styles instantly — everything is formatted right in your browser.

Source Type

Citation Style

Author(s)

Title

Site / Publication Name

URL

Year Published

Date Accessed

Fill in at least a title above to generate a citation.

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Why use Citation Generator?

This citation generator normalizes your source details once and formats them according to the rules of 11 different citation styles, so you can switch between APA, MLA, Chicago, IEEE, and more without re-entering information. For dedicated single-style pages with the same engine, see the APA Citation Generator, MLA Citation Generator, Chicago Citation Generator, and IEEE Citation Generator.

Key benefits

Supports 11 citation styles from one set of source details
Three source types: website, book, and journal article
Switch styles instantly without re-entering your source information
Runs entirely in your browser — no signup, no upload

Features

APA 7th edition, MLA 9th edition, Chicago, IEEE, Harvard, Vancouver, AMA, ASA, CSE, Turabian, and BibTeX support
Dynamic form fields based on source type
One-click copy of the formatted citation
BibTeX output formatted as a ready-to-use .bib entry

Popular use cases

Building a bibliography or works cited page for a research paper
Citing a website source in whichever style your class or journal requires
Generating a BibTeX entry for a LaTeX document
Quickly switching a citation between styles for different submissions

How to use Citation Generator

1
Choose a source type
Select Website, Book, or Journal Article to show the relevant fields.
2
Pick a citation style
Choose from APA, MLA, Chicago, IEEE, Harvard, Vancouver, AMA, ASA, CSE, Turabian, or BibTeX.
3
Fill in the source details
Enter the author, title, and other details you have available.
4
Copy your citation
The formatted citation appears automatically. Click Copy Citation to copy it.

Frequently asked questions

Which citation styles are supported?

APA, MLA, Chicago, IEEE, Harvard, Vancouver, AMA, ASA, CSE, Turabian, and BibTeX.

What source types can I cite?

Websites/web pages, books, and journal articles. Each source type shows only the relevant fields.

Do I need to fill in every field?

No. Only a title is required to generate a citation — fill in as many other fields as you have available for the most complete result.

Is this a substitute for checking my style guide?

This tool follows the most common formatting rules for each style, but always cross-check against your institution's specific style guide or your instructor's requirements for edge cases.

Is my source information uploaded anywhere?

No. Citations are generated entirely in your browser using JavaScript formatting rules — nothing is sent to a server.

Last reviewed: July 2026

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