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APA Citation Generator

Generate APA 7th edition academic citations for books, journals, websites and media.

100% Client-Side
Citation Style
Authors
Reference List CitationAPA 7th Edition
Unknown Author. (n.d.). Untitled Page.
In-Text Citations

Used directly inside your paragraphs when quoting or paraphrasing.

Page numbers required for direct quotes.
Parenthetical
(Unknown Author, n.d.)
Narrative
Unknown Author (n.d.)

What is APA Citation Generator?

This apa citation generator builds properly formatted APA 7th edition references for books, journal articles, websites, and other sources, so you can stop second-guessing comma placement and italics in your bibliography. It works as a free apa citation maker right in your browser, which makes it a go-to for students writing papers under deadline pressure.

How It Works

You fill in the source details — author, year, title, publisher or website, and so on — and the tool arranges them according to current APA 7th edition formatting rules, including correct punctuation, italicization, and author-name inversion. It also assembles a matching in-text citation format so your reference list and your parenthetical citations stay consistent.

Is It Safe to Use?

All the source details you enter are processed locally in your browser and never uploaded to a server, so your research topic or unpublished paper sources stay private.

How to Use APA Citation Generator (Step-by-Step Guide)

  1. Choose the source type (book, journal, website, or other media).
  2. Enter the author, year, title, and publication details.
  3. Review the auto-generated APA format citation.
  4. Copy the full reference entry to your clipboard.
  5. Paste it into your paper's reference list in alphabetical order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this updated for APA 7th edition citation generator rules?
Yes, it follows the current 7th edition formatting guidelines, which changed several rules from the older 6th edition, like how many authors to list before using "et al."
Can I generate citations for websites, not just books?
Yes, it supports books, journal articles, websites, and other common source types.
Does it also create the in-text citation, not just the reference list entry?
Yes, it generates the matching short in-text citation format alongside the full reference entry.
Is there a limit to how many citations I can generate?
No, generate as many as your bibliography needs with no sign-up required.
Can I use this citation generator on my phone?
Yes, it works fully on mobile browsers for last-minute citation checks.
What if I'm missing some source details, like a publication date?
APA has specific conventions for missing information, such as using "n.d." for no date — enter what you have and adjust the output accordingly.
Do I still need to alphabetize my reference list manually?
Yes, the tool formats each individual citation correctly, but you'll still need to arrange the full list alphabetically by author surname.
Is this free apa citation maker really free?
Yes, there's no paywall, trial limit, or account requirement.
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