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About This Tool
The Academic Citation Generator creates properly formatted citations and bibliographies for research papers, theses, and essays. Supporting APA 7th Edition, MLA 9th Edition, Chicago 17th, Harvard, and IEEE referencing standards, it automates the tedious formatting of authors, titles, publication dates, and DOIs.
Supported Mediums & Features: ā¢ Websites, Journal Articles, Books, and YouTube Videos. ā¢ In-Text Citation Formatter: Instantly preview and copy parenthetical in-text citations (e.g. (Author, 2026)). ā¢ Multi-Citation Bibliography: Add multiple sources to your session list and export an alphabetized bibliography as plain text or copy to clipboard. ā¢ Quick Presets: 1-click sample templates for arXiv preprints, Wikipedia entries, books, and YouTube videos.
How to Use
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Select your required citation style (APA 7th, MLA 9th, Chicago, Harvard, or IEEE).
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Choose the source medium (Website, Journal, Book, or Video).
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Fill in the title, authors, publication date, and URL or DOI.
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Copy the formatted citation or click "Add to Bibliography List" to build your full reference list.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which citation styles are supported?
We support APA 7th Edition, MLA 9th Edition, Chicago 17th Edition, Harvard Referencing, and IEEE standard formats.
How do in-text citations work?
The tool automatically generates the corresponding parenthetical in-text citation (e.g., (Smith, 2026) for APA or (Smith 42) for MLA) alongside your full bibliographic reference.
Are there any usage limits or paywalls?
None! Unlike EasyBib or CitationMachine, Ubify is 100% free with no account creation, no video ads, and no paywalled export limits.