APA 7th citation generator for journal articles
Need to cite a journal article in APA 7th? Fill in the fields below. The formatted reference appears on the right. Built to match the latest manual.
Citation formatting runs entirely in your browser. The optional autofill sends only the DOI or ISBN you enter to the free CrossRef and Open Library APIs.
How to use this tool
- Pick the citation style your instructor requires.
- Choose the source type (book, journal article, website, newspaper, or video).
- Enter authors as 'Last, First'. Separate multiple authors with a semicolon.
- Fill in the remaining fields. Skip anything you don't have.
- Click Copy to paste into your reference list.
Frequently asked
Are these citations accurate to the latest manuals?
We follow APA 7, MLA 9, Chicago 17 (Notes-Bibliography), and the Cite Them Right Harvard conventions. Edge cases like government reports and conference proceedings sometimes need a small manual tweak. Double-check against your style guide if you are unsure.
Do you store what I type?
No. Formatting happens client-side in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server, nothing is logged.
Why are there italics in the output?
APA, MLA, and Chicago all italicize titles of long-form works (books, journals, films). The 'Copy with italics' button preserves the formatting via HTML. 'Copy plain text' strips it.
Can I use this for an in-text citation?
This tool produces reference-list / bibliography entries. For parenthetical or footnote citations, see our quick reference (linked below) for each style.
What fields do I need for a journal article in APA 7th?
Authors, article title, journal title, year, volume, issue, page range, and DOI when available.