Cite My Sources!

Cite My Source is a citation generator that helps you cite sources properly in seconds. Create accurate in-text citations and build a clean reference list without guessing punctuation, capitalization, or formatting rules. Choose a citation style, select a source type, and generate ready-to-use citations you can copy or download.

If you’re looking for a fast way to cite my source for a paper, this tool makes the process simple: add the source, generate the citation, and use it immediately.

Generate citations for common source types

Cite My Source supports the source formats students use most often. Select what you’re citing and follow the prompts to generate the correct citation:

  • Website

  • Book

  • Journal article

  • Newspaper article

  • Video

  • PDF

  • Image

  • E-book

  • Encyclopedia

  • Other source types

Each source type includes the fields you need to create a complete citation, so you don’t miss required details.

Choose a citation style and keep everything consistent

Different courses require different citation rules. With Cite My Source generator, you can switch citation styles and format the same source correctly.

Supported styles include:

  • APA (APA 7)

  • MLA (MLA 9)

  • Chicago

  • Harvard

  • IEEE

  • AMA

To keep your bibliography clean, use one style per paper and generate all citations in the same format.

Auto input or manual input: cite my source your way

Cite My Source gives you two simple options depending on what you have.

Auto input
Paste a website and search to quickly find the page you want to cite.

Manual input
Fill in details such as author, title, publisher, location, and publication date to generate a precise citation when metadata is missing or incomplete.

This is especially useful for books, journals, PDFs, videos, and sources that don’t provide clean data.

How to cite sources with Cite My Source

If you want a quick workflow, use this approach:

  1. Choose your citation style (APA, MLA, Chicago, and more)

  2. Select the source type (website, book, journal, video, etc.)

  3. Add the source using auto input or manual input

  4. Click generate to get your in-text citation and reference entry

This lets you cite sources properly and build your reference list as you go.

Copy citations or download all as a .DOC file

When your citations are ready, you can use them right away:

  • Copy a citation and paste it into your paper

  • Download all citations as a .DOC file to keep your reference list in one document

This is helpful when you’re collecting multiple sources and want a clean bibliography you can edit or submit.

Build a clean reference list and avoid common citation mistakes

Citation errors are easy to make: missing dates, inconsistent author formatting, incorrect titles, or mixing styles inside one bibliography. Cite My Source helps you keep your citations consistent so your references look professional and match the rules your instructor expects.

For best results:

  • double-check author names and publication dates when using manual input

  • make sure the source type matches what you’re citing

  • keep one citation style across the whole paper