APA Citation Generator
Create accurate APA 7th edition citations for websites, books and journal articles — free, instant, and no sign-up.
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How to cite in APA (7th edition)
APA style lists the author, then the year in parentheses, then the title, then the source. For a website: Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of page. Site Name. URL. Enter your details above and the generator formats them for you.
What you need
For most sources you need the author(s), publication year, title, and where it was published (site name and URL, publisher, or journal name with volume, issue and pages). Add a DOI for journal articles when you have one.
In-text vs. reference list
This tool builds the reference-list entry that goes at the end of your paper. In APA, your in-text citation is the author's surname and year, e.g. (Smith, 2026).
Frequently asked questions
Is this APA citation generator free?
Yes. It is completely free, runs in your browser, needs no account, and has no ads. You can build a full reference list and copy it in one click.
Which edition of APA does it use?
It follows APA 7th edition, the current standard used by most universities.
Can it cite websites, books and journal articles?
Yes. Choose the source type — website, book, or journal article — and the generator adjusts the required fields and formatting automatically.
Do I still need to check the citation?
Always give your final citations a quick check against your assignment's requirements. This tool produces an accurate draft from the details you enter.
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