Citations & References

Automatic APA Citation Generator

Free APA 7 citation generator. Cite books, journal articles, websites and PDFs, and build a formatted reference list in seconds. No sign-up.

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Why Manual APA Citations Are a Pain

APA format has strict rules for author names, dates, titles, DOIs, and more. One misplaced comma or missing italicization can cost you points.

How Our APA Citation Generator Works

Our automatic citation generator creates perfectly formatted APA 7th edition citations as you write. Just paste a URL, DOI, or title — the tool handles the rest.

How it works

  1. Start writing your paper in Assignments Simplify
  2. When you need a citation, paste the source URL or DOI
  3. The tool auto-generates the APA citation
  4. Citations are added inline and to your reference list
  5. Export your paper with a properly formatted reference page
Example
Paste a URL like 'https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12345678/' → Auto-generated: Smith, J. A., & Johnson, B. C. (2024). Title of the article. *Journal Name*, *42*(3), 123-145. https://doi.org/10.xxxx

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Frequently asked questions

Which APA edition does it support?
Our generator follows APA 7th edition formatting rules, the current standard used by most colleges and universities.
Can it cite websites and online sources?
Yes — including websites, online journals, PDFs, YouTube videos, social media posts, and more.
Does it create in-text citations too?
Yes. Both in-text citations (Author, Year) and full reference list entries are generated automatically.