AI Citation Generator
Generate accurate citations and a clean references list with an AI citation generator. Format sources in APA 7, MLA 9, Chicago, Harvard referencing, or IEEE citation. Great for students who need a fast bibliography generator and in-text citation generator.
Use this tool to cite a website in APA 7, cite books, reports, journal articles with DOI, and create a ready-to-paste reference list for essays and research papers. It also helps you avoid common mistakes like missing dates, wrong capitalization, and incomplete author formatting.
- Always verify citations before submitting.
- IEEE numbering works best with the numbering toggle.
- Use formatted copy for Word and Google Docs.
Cite this URL
Paste a URL and click Generate.
Build citations
Add at least one source, then generate.
Your citations will appear here.
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Style quick guide
APA is common in social sciences, MLA in humanities, Chicago in history, Harvard in UK universities, IEEE in engineering.
Common mistakes
Missing access date, wrong capitalization, missing DOI for journals, incomplete author formatting, and incorrect site name.
FAQ
How do I cite a website in APA 7 quickly?
Use Cite this URL, choose APA 7, and enable in-text citations if needed. Always verify author and publish date.
How do I cite a journal article with DOI in MLA 9?
Select Journal Article, add DOI, and generate. DOI improves accuracy and helps prevent incomplete entries.
How can I generate Chicago bibliography and in-text citations automatically?
Select Chicago, enable in-text citations, add your sources, then generate. Review capitalization and dates.
How do I cite a YouTube video in APA 7 and MLA 9?
Select Video, add channel name, title, URL, and upload date. Then generate and verify the date format.
How do I cite a government report in IEEE style?
Select Report, add organization, title, year, and URL. Turn numbering on for IEEE and export if needed.
How do I create a references list for an essay fast?
Add multiple sources, generate, then copy formatted citations into Word or Google Docs. Export for submission-ready files.
How do I copy citations into Word or Google Docs without breaking format?
Use Copy formatted. It copies a clean HTML format that pastes better than plain text in many editors.
How do I cite a book chapter in Harvard referencing style?
Select Book and add chapter details in instructions, or include editor and page range if applicable, then generate and verify.