Which academic citation styles are supported by the generator?

Our tool supports the most widely used academic standards: APA 7th Edition (Psychology, Social Sciences), MLA 9th Edition (Humanities, Literature), Harvard Referencing (Author-Date), Chicago 17th Edition (Notes & Bibliography), and IEEE for Computer Science & Engineering.

What is the difference between an in-text citation and a reference list entry?

An in-text citation appears directly in the body text alongside the quoted or paraphrased idea (e.g. "(Smith, 2024, p. 45)"). The reference list or bibliography appears at the end of the academic paper containing the full publication details.

Can I compile a complete bibliography for my research paper or thesis?

Yes! Click "+ Add to Bibliography" on each source to build a comprehensive reference list automatically sorted in alphabetical order (A–Z) ready to paste into Microsoft Word or Google Docs.

Does the tool generate BibTeX snippets for LaTeX documents?

Yes, every generated citation automatically produces a valid BibTeX entry (@book, @article, @online) ready to be copied into your .bib file.

Is this citation generator free and private?

Yes! Toolosaurus provides this citation machine 100% free with no registration required. All data processing occurs locally in your browser with full GDPR compliance.

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Citation & Bibliography Generator (APA, MLA, Harvard)

Free online citation and bibliography generator: generate accurate citations in APA 7th, MLA 9th, Harvard, Chicago, and IEEE styles for books, journals, and websites.

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Example Presets

Enter Source Information

Author(s) / Creator(s)

Title of Work

Publication Year

Edition (e.g. 3)

Publisher

Publication City / Location

Complete Reference (Bibliography / Works Cited)APA7

Kahneman, D. (2012). Schnelles Denken, langsames Denken (5 ed.). Siedler Verlag.

In-Text Citation & Parenthetical Reference

(Kahneman, 2012)

BibTeX (LaTeX)

How it works

Simply upload your file using the dropzone above. Our cloud-based processing engine will handle the heavy lifting and provide you with a high-quality result in seconds.

Safe & Secure

Your privacy is our priority. Files are processed over encrypted connections and automatically deleted from our servers after 2 hours.

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How Citation & Bibliography Generator (APA, MLA, Harvard) Works

Free online citation and bibliography generator: generate accurate citations in APA 7th, MLA 9th, Harvard, Chicago, and IEEE styles for books, journals, and websites.

1. Select citation style & source type

Choose your academic standard (APA 7th, MLA 9th, Harvard, Chicago 17th, or IEEE) and source type (Book, Journal Article, Website, or Video).

2. Enter citation details

Fill in authors, title, publication year, publisher, journal volume/issue, pages, DOI, or URL, or use our quick presets.

3. Copy citation or build your bibliography

Copy the in-text citation, full bibliography reference, or BibTeX code with 1 click, or collect multiple sources into an alphabetized reference list (A–Z).

Key Benefits & Data Privacy

Supports APA 7th, MLA 9th, Harvard, Chicago 17th, and IEEE citation styles

Source types: Books, peer-reviewed Journals, Websites, and Videos

Automatic In-Text citations and formatted bibliography entries

LaTeX BibTeX code generation for academic publishing

Alphabetized multi-source bibliography manager with 1-click Word export

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