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Why choose Revisy.ai’s citation generator?
Less manual entry, flexible citation styles, and simple ways to copy or export your references.
Switch styles without adding sources again
Change the citation style to reformat the sources already in your list—all within the same tool.
Copy one reference—or export your list
Copy individual references, copy the whole list, or download your references as a .txt file.
For students, educators, researchers, and editors working on assignments, teaching materials, manuscripts, and editorial projects.
How to use Revisy.ai’s citation generator for free
Sign in, then follow these three steps to generate, review, and copy or export your references.
STEP 01
Choose a style and enter your source
Select APA 7, MLA 9, IEEE, or another style. Enter a URL, DOI, ISBN, title, or keyword, then choose Search Citations. If you already have the details, use Create citation manually.
STEP 02
Select your source and check the citation
For a title or keyword search, select the matching source. A URL, DOI, or ISBN lookup can resolve a source directly. Check the author, title, date, and other details against the original.
STEP 03
Copy or export your references
Copy one reference from its row, choose Copy all for your full list, or export the references as a .txt file when you are ready to use them.
One reference or your whole list
- Copy
- Use the copy action beside a generated reference.
- Copy all
- Copy every reference in your list together.
- Export
- Download your reference list as a .txt file.
Supported citation styles
Use Revisy.ai as your APA citation generator, MLA citation generator, or IEEE citation generator by switching formats in the same tool. The options below are popular styles available in this generator; Revisy.ai supports 1,000+ citation styles across its citation system.
Follow your instructor’s or publication’s required style and edition when choosing a format.
Citation generator FAQs
Answers to common questions about finding, formatting, and checking your references.
What is a citation generator?
A citation generator formats source details—such as the author, title, date, and URL—into a reference in your chosen citation style. Always check the details against the original source before submitting your work.
Can I use Revisy.ai’s citation generator for free?
Yes. Sign in to use Revisy.ai’s free citation generator, choose APA 7 or another available style, and enter your source details. No payment is required to start generating citations.
Which citation styles does Revisy.ai support?
Revisy.ai supports more than 1,000 citation styles across its citation system. This generator highlights popular options including APA 7, MLA 9, IEEE, Chicago, AMA, and ACS. Choose the style and edition required by your instructor or publication.
How do you cite a website?
Start with the webpage URL, then review the title, author or organization, publication date, and access details returned by the tool. Select the style your assignment requires—for example, APA 7, MLA 9, or IEEE—and compare the result with the original webpage.
Can I copy multiple citations or export my references?
Yes. Copy one generated reference from its row, use Copy all for the full list, or choose Export to download your references as a .txt file. Review the final list before adding it to your paper.
What if I can’t find my source?
Try a more specific title or keyword, or paste the source’s URL, DOI, or ISBN. If you already have the details, choose Create citation manually and enter them yourself.
Do I need to check a generated citation?
Yes. A citation generator helps format references, but source metadata can be incomplete or incorrect. Check the author, title, date, edition, and URL against the source you used.
Citation guides and examples
Learn how to cite common sources, check reference details, and use the citation style your work requires.
01 / WEBSITES
How to cite a website
Find the details you need to cite a webpage, with examples in APA, MLA, and IEEE styles.
02 / APA 7
APA 7 citation guide
Learn how to format in-text citations and reference entries for websites, books, and journal articles.
03 / MLA 9
MLA 9 citation guide
Learn how to format in-text citations and Works Cited entries for websites, books, and journal articles.
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