Source-specific details
Use different metadata fields for webpages, books, and journal articles instead of squeezing every source into one template.
Free writing tool
Create an APA citation you can verify
Choose a source type, enter the bibliographic details you have, and get an APA 7 reference plus parenthetical and narrative citations.
Metadata, not guesswork
A reliable citation starts with the original source
Formatting can arrange the details, but it cannot recover an author, date, DOI, edition, or page range that is missing from the source you provide.
Built for APA 7
The right fields and formats for each source
Reference and in-text forms
Create a reference-list entry together with parenthetical and narrative citations you can copy separately.
Local, deterministic formatting
The citation is assembled in your browser from the details you enter, without sending them to an AI model.
How it works
From source details to a usable citation
The result is ready to copy, but it still needs a quick check against the source.
Choose the source type
Select webpage, book, or journal article so the form asks for the right APA elements.
Enter the published details
Copy names, dates, titles, publication details, page ranges, URLs, and DOIs from the original source.
Copy and verify
Use the reference or in-text form you need, then compare it with the source and your institution’s requirements.
APA citation questions
Which APA edition does this generator use?
It formats references and in-text citations using common APA 7th edition patterns for webpages, books, and journal articles.
Which source types can I cite?
The generator currently supports webpages, books, and journal articles, with source-specific fields for each type.
What if a webpage has no author or date?
For a webpage without an author, the title moves to the author position. If no publication date is available, the citation uses n.d. Do not guess missing information.
Are generated citations always accurate?
The formatting is deterministic, but its accuracy depends on the metadata you enter. Verify names, dates, titles, publication details, URLs, and DOIs against the original source and any local requirements.
Are my source details uploaded?
No. Citation formatting runs locally in your browser and does not send the source details to an AI provider. Choosing to continue in YouMind sends the generated citation and your added request only after you take that action.
Keep working with your sources in YouMind
Turn a verified citation into an outline, literature note, comparison, or draft with more context.