Citation Generator — APA, MLA & Chicago
Generate citations for websites, books and journal articles in APA, MLA and Chicago — formatted instantly in your browser.
🔒 Runs entirely in your browser. Your input and output are never sent to a server or stored — fully private.
Enter authors as “Last, First”, separated by “;”. Always verify the result against your style guide.
About this tool
This citation generator turns the details you enter into correctly formatted references for websites, books and journal articles in APA, MLA and Chicago styles. Fill in fields such as author, title, year and URL, choose a style, and copy the finished entry straight into your bibliography or works-cited page. The formatting happens entirely in your browser, so the sources you are researching stay private to you.
Frequently asked questions
Which citation style should I use — APA, MLA or Chicago?
It depends on your field: APA is common in the social sciences, education and psychology, MLA is standard for the humanities and language studies, and Chicago is widely used in history and some publishing. When in doubt, follow whatever your instructor, journal or style guide requires.
Does it find my sources automatically, or do I enter the details?
You enter the details yourself, which keeps you in control and avoids the wrong record being pulled from a database. The generator then arranges your author, title, date and other fields into the exact punctuation and order each style requires. It is always worth a quick proofread against your style guide before submitting.
Are the source details I enter uploaded anywhere?
No. Every citation is assembled locally in your browser, so the titles, authors and notes you type stay on your device and are never sent to or stored on a server.