APA Citation Generator

About This Free Online APA Citation Generator

Our free online APA Citation Generator formats references in APA 7th edition style instantly. Select Website, Book, or Journal Article and input author names, dates, page numbers, titles, and publishers. The tool creates both the full bibliography entry and the standard in-text citation, supporting multiple authors and corporate organizations.

Features of Our APA Citation Generator

APA 7th edition compliance
Website, Book, and Journal article modes
Dynamic multiple author fields
Live reference and in-text citation formatting
Session bibliography compilation and download

How to Use the APA Citation Generator

Using this tool is simple and requires no signup or registration. Follow these steps:

Choose the source type (Website, Book, or Journal Article).
Enter author details (add multiple authors or toggle Corporate Author).
Fill out remaining details like title, publisher, date, or URL.
Copy the full citation or in-text reference, or save to your bibliography.

Frequently Asked Questions About APA Citation Generator

What is APA style?

APA style is a citation standard created by the American Psychological Association, widely used in the social sciences, business, and education fields.

How do I cite multiple authors in APA 7th edition?

For two authors, separate names with an ampersand (&). For three or more authors, cite the first author followed by "et al." in the in-text reference, but list up to 20 authors in the bibliography entry.

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