Scribbr Citation Generator

What is Scribbr Citation Generator?

Scribbr Citation Generator creates citations in popular styles including APA, MLA, Chicago, and Harvard. Enter basic source information — a title, URL, ISBN, or DOI — and it automatically fills in the details needed for both your reference list and in-text citations.

You can create separate reference lists for different assignments, group related lists into folders, and export your work to Word or Bib(La)TeX formats. Exports to Word include the official formatting guidelines already applied, and you can customize the font of your reference list to match your document. If you use a LaTeX editor like Overleaf, you can export references in Bib(La)TeX format with one click.

Scribbr also offers related tools for academic writing, including an AI Proofreader, Plagiarism Checker, Grammar Checker, and Paraphrasing Tool.

Who created Scribbr Citation Generator?

The generator was created by Bas Swaen, founder and CEO of Scribbr, a company that builds tools and resources for academic writers. The team refined the algorithms behind the generator, producing reliable citations that have made the tool a common recommendation among teachers and universities worldwide. Scribbr’s services are free of distracting ads.

Who is Scribbr Citation Generator for?

The tool is useful for anyone who needs to cite sources:

• Students working on essays and research papers
• Researchers maintaining accuracy and organization in academic work
• Academics handling writing and publication needs
• Teachers guiding students or checking their own work
• Writers and editors ensuring references are correctly formatted
• Librarians supporting patrons with citation needs
• Journalists and content creators attributing sources in articles, posts, and press materials

How to use Scribbr Citation Generator?

1. Open the Citation Generator on the Scribbr website.
2. Choose your citation style (APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, or another).
3. Enter the source details — title, URL, ISBN, or DOI.
4. Scribbr automatically generates the citation.
5. Review the citation for accuracy, then export to Word, save it to an organized reference list, or export in Bib(La)TeX format.

The experience is distraction-free, with no ads, so you can focus on generating precise citations.