Citation Generator
Generate citations in APA, MLA and Chicago style for websites, books and articles.
About Citation Generator
Generate formatted citations for websites, books, and journal articles in APA, MLA, or Chicago style with one click.
About this calculator
Enter the author, title, site, year and URL and get a formatted citation in APA, MLA or Chicago style for websites, books or articles.
Always check the result against the latest style guide and your instructor's requirements.
How to use it
- Choose the source type and style.
- Fill in the details.
- Press Generate Citation and copy it.
Style examples
APA 7 (website): Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of page. Site Name. URL. MLA 9: Author. "Title of Page." Site Name, Day Month Year, URL. Chicago (notes-bibliography): Author. "Title of Page." Site Name. Month Day, Year. URL. Book: Author. Title. Publisher, Year.
Worked example
APA example
| Input | Sharma, R. · How to File ITR · 2026 · example.com |
| Output | Sharma, R. (2026). How to file ITR. example.com. https://example.com/… |
Tips and common mistakes
- Cite every source you paraphrase or quote.
- Keep a reference list as you research.
- Check capitalisation rules for your style.
- Use DOIs for journal articles.
- Verify the result by hand.
Frequently asked questions
What is APA style?
A citation style common in sciences and education.
What is MLA?
A style common in humanities and literature.
What is Chicago?
A style used in history and publishing.
Do I cite paraphrased ideas?
Yes.
Is the output always correct?
Check with your style guide.
Is it free?
Yes.