Free citation generator
Build accurate references in APA 7, MLA 9, Chicago, and Harvard at the same time. Paste a DOI, ISBN, or link to auto-fill the details, or type them in. It is free, there is no sign-up, and nothing is stored.
Which citation style should you use: APA, MLA, Chicago, or Harvard?
Use whichever style your course or department asks for. If you are not sure, check your assignment brief or ask your instructor. Here is the short version:
How to generate a citation
Pick your source type, then either paste a link, DOI, or ISBN into the auto-fill box or type the details in yourself. Hit generate and you get the reference in all four styles, ready to copy. Auto-fill is a head start, not a guarantee, so read the result and fix anything the source got wrong before you paste it into your paper.
Cited everything? Check it won’t trip Turnitin
Good citations keep your similarity score honest, but quotes and references still count as matches. Before you submit, you can run your paper through the real Turnitin and see the official similarity and AI-writing reports your instructor sees, processed privately and deleted within 24 hours.
Citation generator FAQ
Is this citation generator free?
Yes. You can generate APA, MLA, Chicago, and Harvard references for free, with no sign-up and no ads. Copy as many as you need.
Which citation styles does it support?
Four of the most common: APA 7th edition, MLA 9th edition, Chicago (author-date), and Harvard. Enter a source once and you get all four at the same time.
Can it auto-fill from a link, DOI, or ISBN?
Yes. Paste a DOI, an ISBN, or a normal web link and it pulls the title, authors, date, and other details for you. Always check the result, since source data can be incomplete or wrong.
How accurate is this citation generator?
The formatting follows the official style rules (the same rule sets reference managers use), so the structure is reliable. The accuracy of the details still depends on what you enter, so give every reference a quick read before you submit.
Do you store my sources?
No. References are built in your browser session and are not saved to an account. Nothing here is stored or shared.
Does citing properly lower my Turnitin similarity score?
It helps. Quotes and references still show up as matches, but proper citation is how a high similarity score reads as legitimate rather than as copying. For what the number actually means, see what counts as a good similarity score.