MLA Citation Generator

Build MLA-style citations for books, websites, journal articles, and more. Just pick your source type, customise the details, and copy both in-text and full entries with confidence.

Free MLA Format Citation Generator

Just pick what you’re citing, fill in the details, and copy your citation — it's that easy. You'll learn how MLA works as you go.

Choose a Source Type

📚 Books & Chapters

Books, ebooks, chapters, sacred texts

📰 Articles & Journals

Journal articles, reviews, newspapers

🌐 Web & Digital

Websites, blogs, social media, AI

🎓 Education & Theses

Lectures, handouts, theses, MOOCs

⚖️ Legal & Government

Statutes, bills, cases, inquiries

🗂️ Reports & Repositories

Reports, briefing papers, online archives

🎭 Media & Performance

Film, theatre, concerts, podcasts

🎨 Art & Visual Sources

Images, paintings, maps, infographics

🎮 Software & Technology

Apps, video games, software tools

🧬 Scientific & Technical

Datasets, patents, standards, RFCs

🛡️ Confidential & Personal

Emails, internal docs, student work

💬 Interviews & Communication

Interviews, forums, messages

🌍 International Law

EU, ICJ, UN resolutions, treaties

Built for students. Made to teach.

Why Use This MLA Citation Generator?

Most citation tools just give you a reference — but this MLA citation builder helps you understand the formatting too.
Built by educators, it supports students in mastering MLA rules, not just copying them.

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Accurate MLA Citations

Fully aligned with the MLA Handbook, 9th Edition.

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Cite and Learn

See how MLA citations are structured as you build them.

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Customisable Output

Edit citations, copy or export — your references, your way.

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In-Text + Works Cited

Instantly generate both citation types with clear labels.

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No Login Required

Ad-light, no subscriptions, just citation support.

Cite With Confidence. Learn Along the Way.

MLA referencing can be frustrating — and most citation tools don't explain why things are formatted the way they are. That's where CiteWithMe stands out: it helps you get your references right and shows you how to apply MLA rules yourself.

No more blind copying — just confident citing.

Discover the Vision Behind CiteWithMe

What is MLA Style?

MLA (Modern Language Association) style is widely used in the humanities, particularly in subjects like literature, philosophy, and cultural studies. It emphasizes author-page in-text citations and a Works Cited list at the end.

CiteWithMe helps students and researchers build MLA citations accurately while learning the rules — ideal for essays, research papers, and academic projects.

Each entry is editable, and you can generate citations for books, web pages, journal articles, videos, and more.

Learn more about MLA Format

More MLA Help

Popular and upcoming MLA referencing guides:

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MLA Format Examples
See how to format citations and works cited entries for books, websites, articles, and more in MLA style.
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MLA Book Citation Guide
Cite print books, ebooks, chapters, and editions.
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MLA Article Citation
Learn how to cite academic journals and magazine pieces.
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MLA Website Citation
Website pages, online archives, blog posts, and more.