What is the Citation Generator?
Assignments and theses must cite sources in a set style. The citation generator formats references in APA 7th edition, MLA 9th edition and Harvard, the styles most Pakistani and international universities ask for.
Choose the source type, fill in the details and copy the reference with italics preserved. An in-text citation such as (Khan & Smith, 2026) is shown too. Check your word limit with the Word Counter.
How to use the Citation Generator
- Choose a style: APA 7, MLA 9 or Harvard.
- Choose a source type: website, book or journal article.
- Enter authors (one per line as Last, First), title and the other details.
- Click Copy citation and paste it into your reference list.
Example
APA 7 website: Khan, A. N., & Smith, J. (2026, March 14). *How climate change is affecting rainfall in South Asia*. Dawn. https://www.example.com/article
APA vs MLA vs Harvard
APA 7
Author–date style used in psychology, education, business and sciences. The year comes right after the author.
MLA 9
Author–page style used in English literature and humanities. No year in the in-text citation.
Harvard
Author–date style used by many UK and Pakistani universities, with small variations between institutions.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I cite a website in APA 7?
Author, A. (Year, Month Day). Title of page. Site Name. URL. The generator builds it for you.
What is an in-text citation?
A short reference in your text, like (Khan, 2026), that points to the full entry in your reference list.
How do I enter several authors?
Put each author on a new line as "Last, First".
What if there is no author?
Leave the author field empty; the title moves to the author position as the style requires.
Will italics be kept when I paste?
Yes, in Word and Google Docs. Plain-text boxes lose italics.
Is the Citation Generator free to use?
Yes. The Citation Generator on Custom Converter is completely free, with no sign-up, no daily limit and no watermark.
Does the Citation Generator work on mobile phones?
Yes. It is built mobile-first and works on Android phones, iPhones, tablets and computers in any modern browser, with no app to install.