Citation Generator
Turn your source details into a formatted citation.
Enter the webpage URL, then supply the source title, author and publication details below. Up to 1,000,000 characters. Review the settings before running.
Your result
How to use Citation generator
- Enter source url in the input field.
- Review the settings, then choose Run Citation generator.
- Review the result, then use Copy result or a download link when available.
How Citation generator works
The citation generator formats a basic webpage reference in APA, MLA or Chicago style from details you supply: author or organization, publication date, page title, website name and URL. It arranges those fields in the chosen style's order and punctuation, and uses n.d. when the date is blank. It runs in your browser and does not fetch the page, so it cannot check that the details are right. It covers webpages only, not books, journal articles or videos, and the output is plain text without italics.
Before you start
Collect the author or organization, the date exactly as your style wants it, the page title and the site name from the page itself. Copy the full URL, including https://.
A worked example
In MLA with author Smith, John, title How to cite a webpage, site Example Site, date 5 Mar. 2024 and URL https://example.com/guide, the result is: Smith, John. “How to cite a webpage.” Example Site, 5 Mar. 2024, https://example.com/guide.
Common questions
How do I cite a webpage with no author?
Fill in the Organization field instead, and the tool puts the organization where the author would go. For example, World Health Organization becomes the first element of the reference. If both fields are filled, the author is used. Leave both empty only if your style guide tells you to start with the title.
What if the page has no publication date?
Leave the date blank and the tool inserts n.d., which means no date. It preserves the final period instead of adding a second one. Check your required style guide for any access-date requirements.
Can I enter an author name with initials?
Yes. Enter initials with their punctuation, such as Smith, J. The generator preserves an existing final period, question mark or exclamation mark rather than adding another period. Review the name order and initials against your required citation style.
Why is my URL rejected?
The URL must be complete, including the scheme. A value like example.com/guide is refused, while https://example.com/guide works. Copy the address directly from your browser's address bar to avoid typos.
What is the difference between APA, MLA and Chicago here?
APA puts the date in parentheses right after the author, then the title, site and URL. MLA puts the title in quotation marks and lists the site, date and URL separated by commas. Chicago also quotes the title but separates the site, date and URL with periods.