Free citation generator for APA, MLA and Harvard

Create accurate references in APA 7, MLA 9, Harvard, Chicago and IEEE. Paste a DOI or ISBN to fill in the details automatically, then copy the in-text citation and the reference entry, with italics kept.

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Free on every plan.

Why use the TextLumi Citation Generator

Five styles

APA 7th, MLA 9th, Harvard (Cite Them Right), Chicago author-date and IEEE.

Autocite

Look up journal articles by DOI and books by ISBN.

Nothing invented

It uses only the details you give and follows each style's rules for missing information.

Copy with formatting

Italic titles paste correctly into Word and Google Docs.

How to use it

  1. 01

    Paste a DOI or ISBN, or type the source details.

  2. 02

    Choose a referencing style.

  3. 03

    Copy the in-text citation and the reference.

Citation Generator FAQs

Is the citation generator free?

Yes, completely free on every plan.

Which Harvard style do you use?

Cite Them Right, the version most UK universities use. Check your module guide for local variations.

Can I cite a website?

Yes: enter the page title, author or organisation, date and URL.

Should I still check my references?

Always give references a final check against your institution's guide, especially for unusual sources.

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