Simple steps to use a citation generator for free
Choose the citation style
Start by selecting the format you need — any supported style.
Add your source details
Fill in the info manually, or paste a link, DOI, ISBN or keywords to speed things up.
Generate your citation
Click “Cite” to create a properly formatted reference. Then copy it and use it in your paper.
What you can cite with our tool
Cite books, websites, articles, and videos in seconds. This online citation generator supports all major academic styles for quick, accurate referencing.
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Everything you get with this online citation generator
Built with students in mind, our tool focuses on simplicity, accuracy, and speed. Here’s why it stands out.
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Up-to-date styles
Top referencing errors students make
Citation errors are easy to overlook, but they can weaken your paper or even lead to lost marks. Here are some of the most frequent issues:
- Using an outdated style guide (like APA 6 instead of APA 7)
- Leaving out retrieval dates for online sources
- Formatting author names or titles incorrectly
- Missing italics where they’re required
- Skipping DOIs in scholarly references
Our citation generator helps you avoid all these problems automatically, so your references stay accurate and up to date.
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