Free APA citation generator (7th edition)
Enter source details, review your citation, and build an alphabetical reference list. Copy with italics or download a formatted Word document. Free, with no account.
Typed fields never leave the page. Optional DOI lookups go to Crossref, ISBN lookups go to Open Library, and URL lookups go through our server. Autofill only fills the form; you can edit everything.
Optional autofill
Source details
References
Saved in this browser when local storage is available.
Word export uses docx (MIT). Licence and pinned source inventory. Formatting guidance: APA Style reference examples.
Frequently asked questions
Which APA edition and source types are supported?
This generator formats APA 7th edition references for journal articles, books, edited-book chapters, webpages, reports, and YouTube or other online videos.
Where do my details go?
Typed fields never leave the page. Optional DOI lookups go to Crossref, ISBN lookups go to Open Library, and URL lookups go through our server. Lookups fill editable fields; check the results against your source.
How is my reference list saved?
Your list is saved in this browser’s local storage when available. Edit or remove entries at any time. Copy all or download a Word document before clearing browser data.
What formatting does the Word download use?
The DOCX has a centred bold References heading, Times New Roman 12, double spacing, a 0.5-inch hanging indent, and italic titles, journal names and volumes where APA requires them.
Should I check the generated reference?
Yes. Check authors, dates, source details, and capitalisation. Automatic sentence case preserves ALL CAPS words but cannot identify every proper noun. Turn it off and edit titles to preserve names. For webpages designed to change, supply a retrieval date.
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