01 / Write
Writing assistant
Your ideas, with a little polish. Every edit is your call.
Citation generator.
Built for your paper.
Generate citations in APA, MLA, Chicago and more. Find sources by URL, DOI, ISBN or title, then keep your citations and bibliography connected to your draft.
The right format, without the formatting.
APA 7MLA 9Chicago 18HarvardIEEEVancouverAMA 11ACS
Your citations and writing,
in one place.
Add sources, insert citations, and prepare your bibliography as you write. Review your draft and keep its references together.
02 / Check
Review web matches
See the matching passage. Read the source behind it.
03 / Cite
Generate citations
Generate APA, MLA and Chicago citations and build your bibliography as you write.
04 / Understand
Analytics
Words, sources, reading time. The useful numbers together.
Citation helps you move from draft to done.
| Manual | Citation |
|---|---|
| Hunt through tabs for a source Search open tabs and saved links to find that reference again. | Sources beside your draft Keep references connected to your writing, ready when you need them. |
| Rework each sentence yourself Try different phrasings and compare each revision on your own. | Writing suggestions in place Review suggestions beside your draft and keep what sounds like you. |
| Format references by hand Adjust citations and bibliography entries as your requirements change. | Supported citation styles, formatted Choose a style and format your references together. |
| Search for matching passages Look up passages on the web and compare sources one by one. | Public web matches, with sources Follow source links, read the context, and decide what needs revising. |
| Gather files before sharing Bring your writing and references together before you send them. | DOCX, PDF, BibTeX & RIS exports Export from the workspace where you write, in the format you need. |
- less time formatting citations and bibliographies
- 85%
- less time turning your notes into a first draft
- 70%
- less time organizing sources for your next project
- 90%
Good questions.
Straight answers.
What is a citation generator?
A citation generator formats source details into citations and bibliography entries in a chosen style. Citation lets you find a source, review its details, and keep its references connected to the document you are writing.
Is Citation free to use?
Yes. Create a free account to generate citations, write a draft, and review your work. Usage limits apply to sources, assistant messages, checks, and storage. Your Usage settings show the allowances for your account.
Which citation styles are supported?
APA 7, MLA 9, Chicago 18 (author and date, plus notes and bibliography), Cite Them Right Harvard 12, IEEE, Vancouver (NLM), AMA 11, and ACS. You can change styles without rebuilding your source list.
Do I need an account to generate citations?
Yes. Sign in or create an account to save sources and generate citations in your document. If you enter a source on the homepage, your input follows you through sign in and account setup.
Can I generate a bibliography or MLA Works Cited page?
Yes. Add and review your sources, choose a citation style, and insert citations into your draft. Citation formats your bibliography, including a Works Cited list for MLA.
Can I bring my existing work?
Yes. Paste your text or import a TXT or DOCX draft. PDFs can be added as sources. You can export a document as DOCX, download a PDF, or download your bibliography as BibTeX or RIS.
How do I add a source?
Open Cite and paste a URL, DOI, or ISBN, or search for a title. Review the source details, choose your citation style, and insert the citation into your draft.
Should I review generated citations?
Yes. Check details such as the author, title, publication date, and page numbers against the original source. Citation helps with formatting, but a final review helps you catch missing or incorrect information.
Can I change citation styles later?
Yes. Change the document’s citation style to reformat its linked citations and bibliography. Your saved source list stays in place. References typed or pasted as ordinary text do not become linked citations automatically.
How can I export my finished draft?
Use Export in your document to download DOCX, PDF, or TXT. Copy formatted references from Cite, or export your bibliography as BibTeX or RIS for another reference tool. Review the downloaded file before submitting your work.