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What's an APA citation generator?

An APA citation generator is an AI-powered tool that automates referencing. It uses advanced algorithms to find sources and create academic citations styled in the American Psychological Association (APA) format.

Built for students and professionals, this generator follows the official APA style guide. It understands the rules and nuances of this style and strives to meet the latest standards.

To generate citations, just paste the source information, such as title, author name, or URL, into the tool. You can edit the formatted references or copy them directly into your bibliography.

Key features of this APA citation generator

Free, unlimited access

Organize, edit, and format sources without registration, payment, or any hidden limits.

Follows the latest APA rules

We strive to keep our generator in sync with all the recent APA guide updates.

Quick & accurate

Create APA citations in seconds with our simple, easy-to-use generator tool.

Edit or copy as you go

Amend your citations right in the tool and copy them into your bibliography in one click.

Flexible formatting

Adjust the font style, size, and layout to match the rest of your paper.

Cite now, save for later

The citations are saved as you go, so you can return anytime within 7 days.

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How the PaperWriter APA citation generator works

Building a formatted reference list or an entire bibliography with our APA generator is easy. Just follow these steps:

1. Enter source info

Type in or paste the source info into the citation maker. The details can include the title, author name, website URL, DOI, ISBN, or keywords for the source you want to reference.

2. Adjust styling preferences

Choose your preferred font style and size for the citation. It’s an easy way to ensure the references are consistent with the rest of your work.

3. Cite and copy

The citation tool will automatically generate an accurate APA-style reference for you. Review the citation, edit if needed, and copy it into your bibliography.

PaperWriter – your go-to tool for citing in APA style
  • Styles
    APA 6th edition & APA 7th edition
  • Sources
    Websites, books,  academic journals, legal cases, and more
  • Autocitation
    Yes
  • Copy to
    Your bibliography

Frequently asked questions

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