Citation Generator

Free APA and MLA Citation Generator

Our citation generator creates properly formatted references in both APA 7th edition and MLA 9th edition styles. Simply enter your source details and get instant, ready-to-use citations for your research papers and essays.

Supported Source Types

The tool currently supports three of the most common source types: books (including edited volumes and editions), websites (with URL and access date), and journal articles (with volume, issue, pages, and DOI). Each source type shows only the relevant fields for that format.

APA 7th Edition Format

APA format uses an author-date citation style. The reference list entry follows the pattern: Author, A. A. (Year). Title of work. Publisher. For journal articles, the format includes the journal name, volume, issue, pages, and DOI.

MLA 9th Edition Format

MLA format uses an author-page style for in-text citations. The Works Cited entry follows the pattern: Author. Title of Work. Publisher, Year. For websites, MLA includes the URL and access date.

Always Double-Check

While this tool follows standard formatting rules, always review generated citations for accuracy. Special cases like edited volumes, translated works, or corporate authors may need manual adjustments.