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AI Citation
Create accurate and formatted citations from any source — fast and free.
Citation Format
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Citation Result
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How to cite your sources in 3 steps?
Wrong italics, missed commas, and inconsistent formatting cost points on every paper. A citation generator handles the style rules for you — so you can focus on your argument while your references stay correct.
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Paste Your Source
Drop in a URL, DOI, ISBN, or article title. Solvely’s generator auto-detects the type, so you don't have to pick from the menu.
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Choose Citation Style
Switch between APA 7, MLA 9, Chicago or other styles with one click to get citations formatted exactly how you would expect.
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Copy Final Citation
Copy a formatted reference for your bibliography page, then jump to AI Research if you need more sources for your paper.
Everything you need in one AI citation generator
Wrong italics, missed commas, and inconsistent formatting cost points on every paper. Solvely’s AI citation generator handles the style rules for you — so you can focus on your argument while your references stay correct.
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Any Source Type Available
Books, journal articles, websites, conference papers, and more. Whether your source is a DOI link or a physical book, the Solvely’s AI Citation handles it.
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Accurate Citation Results
Every comma, italic, and hanging indent follows the latest style guide rules — APA 7th, MLA 9th, and Chicago 17th edition, generated for you.
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In-Text +Full Reference
Get both the parenthetical and narrative in-text citation and the complete reference entry for your bibliography — ready to paste into your paper directly.
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Research-Ready Export
Copy citations directly into your working platforms: Google Docs, Word, or LaTeX. Or jump to AI Research to find more sources — all in one workflow.
Who uses Solvely's AI Citation?
🎓College Students
Cite journal articles, books, and websites for essays and research papers. No more losing points on formatting.
✍️High school & AP students
Create works cited pages that meet MLA or Chicago requirements for class assignments.
🔬Graduate researchers
Build consistent reference lists for theses and dissertations across hundreds of sources.
🌏Anyone writing with sources
Journalists, bloggers, and professionals who need properly attributed references in their work.
FAQ
Which citation styles are supported?
APA 7th edition, MLA 9th edition, Chicago 17th edition (author-date), and many other styles. Each style generates both an in-text citation and a full reference entry formatted to the latest guidelines.
Is this citation generator really free?
Yes — you can generate unlimited citations in APA, MLA, Chicago, and many other styles without paying anything.
What source types can I cite?
Journal articles, books, websites, conference papers, reports, and more. Enter a DOI, URL, ISBN, article title, or book name for automatic detection.
Do you generate in-text citations too?
Yes. Every citation includes both the parenthetical in-text format (e.g., (Smith, 2024)) and the full reference entry for your bibliography or works cited page.
How do I cite unusual sources like interviews or datasets?
Switch to Manual mode and fill in the fields that apply. The generator formats whatever you provide according to your chosen style's rules for that source type.
Ready to cite your sources?
Paste a URL, DOI, or book title above — get a formatted citation in seconds for free.