Citation Generator
Citation Generator — cite sources the right way.
Create clean APA, MLA, Chicago or Harvard references from a few details, and build a tidy bibliography as you go.
Formatted citation
Fill in the details and press Generate to see a formatted reference.
Bibliography
Add citations to build your reference list.
Double-check every citation against your style guide.
How the citation generator works
1
Enter the details
Add a title, author, year and URL — or fill what you have.
2
Pick a style
APA, MLA, Chicago or Harvard, formatted instantly.
3
Build your list
Add each reference to a bibliography and copy it all at once.
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Yes — you can generate and copy citations for free without an account. It runs entirely in your browser, so there are no limits.
You can format references in APA, MLA, Chicago and Harvard styles. Switch styles at any time and the same source reformats instantly.
Yes — it can format references for sources in 25+ languages, including Bahasa Indonesia. Style rules follow the chosen citation standard.
No — always check each generated citation against your assignment's style guide. Automated formatting is a strong starting point, but small details still need a human eye.