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Citation Generator
- Browser-based
- No signup
Enter author, title, year, and source details to generate APA, MLA, or Chicago author-date citation drafts for websites, books, and journal articles. Always verify formatting against official style guides before submitting academic work.
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Your data never leaves your computer.
How to use this tool
1. Select citation style and source type. 2. Fill required fields such as author and title. 3. Add publisher, URL, or journal details as prompted. 4. Click Generate citation. 5. Copy the draft and edit punctuation or capitalization to match your style manual.
Worked example
Example: APA website citation for author Smith, title Utilnivo Tools, year 2026, and a URL produces a formatted reference line you can paste into a bibliography.
How it works
Enter source details and choose APA, MLA, or Chicago author-date formatting. The tool builds a draft citation from templates in your browser. Always verify the result against the official style guide before submitting academic work.
Limitations
Results are based on the inputs you provide and may not cover every edge case. This tool is for general use and is not professional advice.
Privacy and file handling
Your data is processed in your browser and is not uploaded to our server.
Frequently asked questions
Which citation styles are supported?
APA 7th, MLA 9th, and Chicago author-date drafts for websites, books, and journal articles.
Are these citations guaranteed correct?
No. Results are drafts only. Always verify formatting against the official style guide or your institution’s requirements.
Is my source data stored?
No. Citation drafts are generated locally in your browser and inputs are not stored.
Part of these workflows
This tool is one step in a longer job. Jump straight to your step or open the full workflow guide.
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