Citation Generator by URL
Paste a source URL and get properly formatted citations in APA, MLA, and Chicago instantly.
Academic writing
Citation formats explained
American Psychological Association
Used widely in social sciences, psychology, education, and health sciences. Emphasises the author and date. Format: Author, A. (Year). Title of work. Publisher.
Modern Language Association
Standard in humanities — literature, arts, philosophy, and languages. Emphasises authorship. Format: Author Last, First. "Article Title." Journal, vol., no., year, pp.
Chicago / Turabian Style
Common in history, business, and fine arts. Two systems: Notes-Bibliography (humanities) and Author-Date (sciences). More flexible format with footnotes or in-text citations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What information do I need to provide?
Any source details you have — author name, title, year, publisher, URL, journal name, volume, issue, page numbers. The more info you provide, the more accurate the citations. You can also just paste a URL.
How accurate are the generated citations?
The AI generates citations based on the information you provide and current style guidelines. Always verify against the official APA, MLA, or Chicago style guides for final submission — especially for edge cases.
What source types does it support?
Books, journal articles, websites, newspaper articles, academic papers, videos, and more. Just describe the source and the AI will determine the correct citation format for each style.
Is this really free?
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